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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.20, 488.01 and 162.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.20, 488.01 and 162.99 is: 244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.20 : 488.01 = 162.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.20/488.01 = 162.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.20x = 488.01 × 162.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.20x = 79,540.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,540.75/325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.59

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