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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.21, 487.89 and 108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.21, 487.89 and 108.80 is: 163.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.21 : 487.89 = 108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.21/487.89 = 108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.21x = 487.89 × 108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.21x = 53,082.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,082.43/325.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.23

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