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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.10, 488.73 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.10, 488.73 and 120.48 is: 180.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.10 : 488.73 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.10/488.73 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.10x = 488.73 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.10x = 58,882.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,882.19/326.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.56

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