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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.29, 488 and 108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.29, 488 and 108.86 is: 163.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.29 : 488 = 108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.29/488 = 108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.29x = 488 × 108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.29x = 53,123.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,123.68/325.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.31

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