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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.40, 488.11 and 106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.40, 488.11 and 106.04 is: 159.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.40 : 488.11 = 106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.40/488.11 = 106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.40x = 488.11 × 106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.40x = 51,760.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,760.14/325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.06

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