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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.07, 489.06 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.07, 489.06 and 120.60 is: 180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.07 : 489.06 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.07/489.06 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.07x = 489.06 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.07x = 58,980.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,980.64/326.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.88

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