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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.98, 488.36 and 120.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.98, 488.36 and 120.42 is: 180.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.98 : 488.36 = 120.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.98/488.36 = 120.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.98x = 488.36 × 120.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.98x = 58,808.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,808.31/325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.40

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