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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.55, 489.58 and 121.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.55, 489.58 and 121.12 is: 181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.55 : 489.58 = 121.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.55/489.58 = 121.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.55x = 489.58 × 121.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.55x = 59,297.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,297.08/326.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.59

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