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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.23, 487.66 and 237.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.23, 487.66 and 237.75 is: 356.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.23 : 487.66 = 237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.23/487.66 = 237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.23x = 487.66 × 237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.23x = 115,941.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,941.17/325.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.49

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