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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.14, 486.66 and 248.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.14, 486.66 and 248.37 is: 371.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.14 : 486.66 = 248.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.14/486.66 = 248.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.14x = 486.66 × 248.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.14x = 120,871.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,871.74/325.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.75

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