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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.19, 489.21 and 120.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.19, 489.21 and 120.71 is: 181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.19 : 489.21 = 120.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.19/489.21 = 120.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.19x = 489.21 × 120.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.19x = 59,050.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,050.09/326.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.03

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