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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.13, 488.86 and 120.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.13, 488.86 and 120.57 is: 180.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.13 : 488.86 = 120.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.13/488.86 = 120.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.13x = 488.86 × 120.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.13x = 58,942.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,942.80/326.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.73

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