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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.99, 489.24 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.99, 489.24 and 120.76 is: 181.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.99 : 489.24 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.99/489.24 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.99x = 489.24 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.99x = 59,080.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,080.62/325.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.23

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