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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.36, 487.64 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.36, 487.64 and 151.80 is: 227.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.36 : 487.64 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.36/487.64 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.36x = 487.64 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.36x = 74,024.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,024.19/325.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.51

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