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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.15, 489.44 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.15, 489.44 and 120.88 is: 181.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.15 : 489.44 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.15/489.44 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.15x = 489.44 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.15x = 59,163.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,163.51/326.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.40

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