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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.32, 488.18 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.32, 488.18 and 130.28 is: 195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.32 : 488.18 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.32/488.18 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.32x = 488.18 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.32x = 63,600.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,600.09/325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.50

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