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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.39, 489.36 and 120.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.39, 489.36 and 120.85 is: 181.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.39 : 489.36 = 120.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.39/489.36 = 120.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.39x = 489.36 × 120.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.39x = 59,137.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,137.02/326.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.19

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