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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.42, 488.12 and 182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.42, 488.12 and 182.04 is: 273.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.42 : 488.12 = 182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.42/488.12 = 182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.42x = 488.12 × 182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.42x = 88,857.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,857.36/325.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.05

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