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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.36, 487.76 and 162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.36, 487.76 and 162.76 is: 244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.36 : 487.76 = 162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.36/487.76 = 162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.36x = 487.76 × 162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.36x = 79,387.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,387.82/325.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.00

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