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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.50, 488.28 and 120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.50, 488.28 and 120.16 is: 180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.50 : 488.28 = 120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.50/488.28 = 120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.50x = 488.28 × 120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.50x = 58,671.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,671.72/325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.25

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