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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.86, 488.84 and 120.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.86, 488.84 and 120.46 is: 180.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.86 : 488.84 = 120.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.86/488.84 = 120.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.86x = 488.84 × 120.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.86x = 58,885.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,885.67/325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.71

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