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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.83, 488.89 and 120.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.83, 488.89 and 120.35 is: 180.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.83 : 488.89 = 120.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.83/488.89 = 120.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.83x = 488.89 × 120.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.83x = 58,837.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,837.91/325.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.58

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