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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.23, 488.09 and 238.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.23, 488.09 and 238.79 is: 358.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.23 : 488.09 = 238.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.23/488.09 = 238.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.23x = 488.09 × 238.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.23x = 116,551.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,551.01/325.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.36

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