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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.17, 487.31 and 151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.17, 487.31 and 151.65 is: 227.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.17 : 487.31 = 151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.17/487.31 = 151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.17x = 487.31 × 151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.17x = 73,899.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,899.80/325.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.27

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