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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.26, 489.24 and 120.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.26, 489.24 and 120.82 is: 181.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.26 : 489.24 = 120.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.26/489.24 = 120.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.26x = 489.24 × 120.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.26x = 59,109.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,109.98/326.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.17

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