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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.10, 489.34 and 120.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.10, 489.34 and 120.81 is: 181.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.10 : 489.34 = 120.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.10/489.34 = 120.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.10x = 489.34 × 120.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.10x = 59,117.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,117.17/326.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.29

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