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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.20, 488.04 and 152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.20, 488.04 and 152.07 is: 228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.20 : 488.04 = 152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.20/488.04 = 152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.20x = 488.04 × 152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.20x = 74,216.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,216.24/325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.22

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