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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.09, 487.33 and 108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.09, 487.33 and 108.52 is: 162.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.09 : 487.33 = 108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.09/487.33 = 108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.09x = 487.33 × 108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.09x = 52,883.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,883.56/325.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.67

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