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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.68, 489.88 and 121.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.68, 489.88 and 121.18 is: 181.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.68 : 489.88 = 121.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.68/489.88 = 121.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.68x = 489.88 × 121.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.68x = 59,362.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,362.13/326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.71

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