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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.44, 488.24 and 195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.44, 488.24 and 195.55 is: 293.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.44 : 488.24 = 195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.44/488.24 = 195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.44x = 488.24 × 195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.44x = 95,475.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,475.33/325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.37

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