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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.18, 487.95 and 232.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.18, 487.95 and 232.69 is: 349.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.18 : 487.95 = 232.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.18/487.95 = 232.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.18x = 487.95 × 232.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.18x = 113,541.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,541.09/325.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.16

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