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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.38, 487.94 and 108.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.38, 487.94 and 108.92 is: 163.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.38 : 487.94 = 108.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.38/487.94 = 108.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.38x = 487.94 × 108.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.38x = 53,143.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,143.44/325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.33

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