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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.34, 488.15 and 151.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.34, 488.15 and 151.91 is: 227.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.34 : 488.15 = 151.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.34/488.15 = 151.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.34x = 488.15 × 151.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.34x = 74,154.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,154.87/325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.93

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