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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.28, 487.96 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.28, 487.96 and 108.88 is: 163.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.28 : 487.96 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.28/487.96 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.28x = 487.96 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.28x = 53,127.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,127.59/325.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.33

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