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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.55, 492.71 and 120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.55, 492.71 and 120.26 is: 180.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.55 : 492.71 = 120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.55/492.71 = 120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.55x = 492.71 × 120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.55x = 59,253.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,253.30/328.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.35

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