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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.04, 489.31 and 120.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.04, 489.31 and 120.67 is: 181.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.04 : 489.31 = 120.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.04/489.31 = 120.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.04x = 489.31 × 120.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.04x = 59,045.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,045.04/326.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.10

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