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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.20, 487.56 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.20, 487.56 and 238.44 is: 357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.20 : 487.56 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.20/487.56 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.20x = 487.56 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.20x = 116,253.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,253.81/325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.48

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