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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.22, 488.03 and 108.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.22, 488.03 and 108.95 is: 163.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.22 : 488.03 = 108.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.22/488.03 = 108.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.22x = 488.03 × 108.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.22x = 53,167.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,167.88/325.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.49

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