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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.25, 487.87 and 108.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.25, 487.87 and 108.83 is: 163.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.25 : 487.87 = 108.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.25/487.87 = 108.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.25x = 487.87 × 108.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.25x = 53,092.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,092.45/325.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.24

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