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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.43, 488.15 and 109.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.43, 488.15 and 109.01 is: 163.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.43 : 488.15 = 109.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.43/488.15 = 109.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.43x = 488.15 × 109.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.43x = 53,210.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,210.25/325.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.51

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