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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.41, 485.82 and 247.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.41, 485.82 and 247.95 is: 370.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.41 : 485.82 = 247.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.41/485.82 = 247.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.41x = 485.82 × 247.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.41x = 120,459.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,459.07/325.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.18

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