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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.81, 488.64 and 120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.81, 488.64 and 120.33 is: 180.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.81 : 488.64 = 120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.81/488.64 = 120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.81x = 488.64 × 120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.81x = 58,798.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,798.50/325.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.47

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