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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.12, 487.78 and 151.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.12, 487.78 and 151.91 is: 227.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.12 : 487.78 = 151.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.12/487.78 = 151.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.12x = 487.78 × 151.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.12x = 74,098.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,098.66/325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.91

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