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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.35, 488.25 and 244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.35, 488.25 and 244.35 is: 366.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.35 : 488.25 = 244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.35/488.25 = 244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.35x = 488.25 × 244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.35x = 119,303.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,303.89/325.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.69

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