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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.44, 488.01 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.44, 488.01 and 152.01 is: 227.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.44 : 488.01 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.44/488.01 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.44x = 488.01 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.44x = 74,182.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,182.40/325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.94

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