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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.09, 489.15 and 120.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.09, 489.15 and 120.53 is: 180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.09 : 489.15 = 120.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.09/489.15 = 120.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.09x = 489.15 × 120.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.09x = 58,957.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,957.25/326.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.80

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