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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.44, 488.48 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.44, 488.48 and 181.44 is: 272.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.44 : 488.48 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.44/488.48 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.44x = 488.48 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.44x = 88,629.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,629.81/325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.34

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