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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.36, 488.05 and 81.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.36, 488.05 and 81.88 is: 122.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.36 : 488.05 = 81.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.36/488.05 = 81.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.36x = 488.05 × 81.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.36x = 39,962.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,962.55/325.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.83

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