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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.02, 487.56 and 243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.02, 487.56 and 243.60 is: 365.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.02 : 487.56 = 243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.02/487.56 = 243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.02x = 487.56 × 243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.02x = 118,769.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,769.62/325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.42

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