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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.90, 488.84 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.90, 488.84 and 120.48 is: 180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.90 : 488.84 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.90/488.84 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.90x = 488.84 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.90x = 58,895.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,895.44/325.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.72

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