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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.45, 488.42 and 239.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.45, 488.42 and 239.01 is: 358.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.45 : 488.42 = 239.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.45/488.42 = 239.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.45x = 488.42 × 239.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.45x = 116,737.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,737.26/325.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.69

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