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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.44, 487.88 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.44, 487.88 and 152.01 is: 227.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.44 : 487.88 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.44/487.88 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.44x = 487.88 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.44x = 74,164.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,164.24/325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.89

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