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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.41, 487.77 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.41, 487.77 and 152.10 is: 227.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.41 : 487.77 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.41/487.77 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.41x = 487.77 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.41x = 74,189.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,189.82/325.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.99

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