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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.12, 488.16 and 320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.12, 488.16 and 320.32 is: 480.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.12 : 488.16 = 320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.12/488.16 = 320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.12x = 488.16 × 320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.12x = 156,367.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,367.41/325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.95

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