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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.55, 488.36 and 120.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.55, 488.36 and 120.22 is: 180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.55 : 488.36 = 120.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.55/488.36 = 120.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.55x = 488.36 × 120.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.55x = 58,709.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,709.72/325.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.34

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