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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.16, 489.11 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.16, 489.11 and 120.62 is: 180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.16 : 489.11 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.16/489.11 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.16x = 489.11 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.16x = 58,997.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,997.07/326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.88

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