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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.25, 487.88 and 97.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.25, 487.88 and 97.25 is: 145.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.25 : 487.88 = 97.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.25/487.88 = 97.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.25x = 487.88 × 97.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.25x = 47,446.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,446.33/325.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.88

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