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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.31, 488.55 and 312.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.31, 488.55 and 312.26 is: 468.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.31 : 488.55 = 312.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.31/488.55 = 312.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.31x = 488.55 × 312.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.31x = 152,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,554.62/325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.95

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