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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.97, 488.67 and 120.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.97, 488.67 and 120.39 is: 180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.97 : 488.67 = 120.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.97/488.67 = 120.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.97x = 488.67 × 120.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.97x = 58,831.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,831.45/325.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.48

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