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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.57, 488.33 and 120.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.57, 488.33 and 120.10 is: 180.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.57 : 488.33 = 120.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.57/488.33 = 120.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.57x = 488.33 × 120.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.57x = 58,645.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,645.39/325.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.13

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