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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.44, 487.20 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.44, 487.20 and 196.32 is: 293.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.44 : 487.20 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.44/487.20 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.44x = 487.20 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.44x = 95,647.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,647.10/325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.90

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