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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.32, 488.13 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.32, 488.13 and 152.08 is: 228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.32 : 488.13 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.32/488.13 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.32x = 488.13 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.32x = 74,234.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,234.81/325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.19

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