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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.48, 489.64 and 121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.48, 489.64 and 121.08 is: 181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.48 : 489.64 = 121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.48/489.64 = 121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.48x = 489.64 × 121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.48x = 59,285.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,285.61/326.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.59

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