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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.16, 487.40 and 151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.16, 487.40 and 151.63 is: 227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.16 : 487.40 = 151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.16/487.40 = 151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.16x = 487.40 × 151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.16x = 73,903.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,903.05/325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.28

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