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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.09, 488.81 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.09, 488.81 and 120.60 is: 180.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.09 : 488.81 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.09/488.81 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.09x = 488.81 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.09x = 58,949.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,949.88/326.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.78

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