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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.38, 488.01 and 181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.38, 488.01 and 181.14 is: 271.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.38 : 488.01 = 181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.38/488.01 = 181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.38x = 488.01 × 181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.38x = 88,398.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,398.13/325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.68

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