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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.46, 487.55 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.46, 487.55 and 244.40 is: 366.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.46 : 487.55 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.46/487.55 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.46x = 487.55 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.46x = 119,155.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,155.39/325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.11

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