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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.26, 489.23 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.26, 489.23 and 120.93 is: 181.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.26 : 489.23 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.26/489.23 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.26x = 489.23 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.26x = 59,162.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,162.58/326.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.34

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