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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.30, 487.94 and 81.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.30, 487.94 and 81.82 is: 122.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.30 : 487.94 = 81.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.30/487.94 = 81.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.30x = 487.94 × 81.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.30x = 39,924.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,924.68/325.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.73

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