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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.31, 487.96 and 81.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.31, 487.96 and 81.83 is: 122.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.31 : 487.96 = 81.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.31/487.96 = 81.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.31x = 487.96 × 81.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.31x = 39,930.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,930.78/325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.75

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