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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.46, 488.24 and 108.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.46, 488.24 and 108.97 is: 163.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.46 : 488.24 = 108.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.46/488.24 = 108.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.46x = 488.24 × 108.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.46x = 53,203.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,203.51/325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.47

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