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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.85, 488.51 and 120.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.85, 488.51 and 120.29 is: 180.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.85 : 488.51 = 120.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.85/488.51 = 120.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.85x = 488.51 × 120.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.85x = 58,759.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,759.94/325.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.33

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