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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.74, 488.48 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.74, 488.48 and 120.24 is: 180.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.74 : 488.48 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.74/488.48 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.74x = 488.48 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.74x = 58,734.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,734.84/325.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.31

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