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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.49, 488.46 and 120.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.49, 488.46 and 120.23 is: 180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.49 : 488.46 = 120.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.49/488.46 = 120.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.49x = 488.46 × 120.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.49x = 58,725.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,725.10/325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.42

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