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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.26, 488.06 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.26, 488.06 and 154.26 is: 231.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.26 : 488.06 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.26/488.06 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.26x = 488.06 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.26x = 75,288.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,288.14/325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.47

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