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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.15, 488.95 and 120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.15, 488.95 and 120.68 is: 180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.15 : 488.95 = 120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.15/488.95 = 120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.15x = 488.95 × 120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.15x = 59,003.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,003.74/326.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.91

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