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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.19, 486.43 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.19, 486.43 and 247.56 is: 370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.19 : 486.43 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.19/486.43 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.19x = 486.43 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.19x = 120,419.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,419.99/325.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.31

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