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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.04, 487.86 and 151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.04, 487.86 and 151.83 is: 227.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.04 : 487.86 = 151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.04/487.86 = 151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.04x = 487.86 × 151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.04x = 74,071.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,071.78/325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.89

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