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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.29, 488.33 and 249.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.29, 488.33 and 249.15 is: 374.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.29 : 488.33 = 249.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.29/488.33 = 249.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.29x = 488.33 × 249.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.29x = 121,666.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,666.17/325.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.02

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