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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.50, 488.04 and 120.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.50, 488.04 and 120.03 is: 179.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.50 : 488.04 = 120.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.50/488.04 = 120.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.50x = 488.04 × 120.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.50x = 58,579.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,579.44/325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.97

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