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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.14, 488.67 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.14, 488.67 and 154.26 is: 231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.14 : 488.67 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.14/488.67 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.14x = 488.67 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.14x = 75,382.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,382.23/325.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.85

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