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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.22, 487.76 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.22, 487.76 and 244.62 is: 366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.22 : 487.76 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.22/487.76 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.22x = 487.76 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.22x = 119,314.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,314.63/325.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.88

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