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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.03, 486.92 and 162.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.03, 486.92 and 162.22 is: 243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.03 : 486.92 = 162.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.03/486.92 = 162.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.03x = 486.92 × 162.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.03x = 78,987.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,987.35/325.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.02

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