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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325, 487.74 and 238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325, 487.74 and 238.56 is: 358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325 : 487.74 = 238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325/487.74 = 238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325x = 487.74 × 238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325x = 116,355.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,355.25/325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.02

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