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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.04, 489.32 and 120.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.04, 489.32 and 120.75 is: 181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.04 : 489.32 = 120.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.04/489.32 = 120.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.04x = 489.32 × 120.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.04x = 59,084.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,084.79/326.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.22

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