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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.14, 487.46 and 242.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.14, 487.46 and 242.90 is: 364.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.14 : 487.46 = 242.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.14/487.46 = 242.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.14x = 487.46 × 242.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.14x = 118,404.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,404.03/325.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.16

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