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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325, 487.41 and 151.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325, 487.41 and 151.55 is: 227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325 : 487.41 = 151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325/487.41 = 151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325x = 487.41 × 151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325x = 73,866.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,866.99/325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.28

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