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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.14, 489.08 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.14, 489.08 and 120.64 is: 180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.14 : 489.08 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.14/489.08 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.14x = 489.08 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.14x = 59,002.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,002.61/326.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.91

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