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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.12, 488.02 and 244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.12, 488.02 and 244.36 is: 366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.12 : 488.02 = 244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.12/488.02 = 244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.12x = 488.02 × 244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.12x = 119,252.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,252.57/325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.80

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