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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.30, 488.02 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.30, 488.02 and 108.88 is: 163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.30 : 488.02 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.30/488.02 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.30x = 488.02 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.30x = 53,135.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,135.62/325.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.34

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