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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.48, 486.94 and 248.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.48, 486.94 and 248.66 is: 372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.48 : 486.94 = 248.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.48/486.94 = 248.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.48x = 486.94 × 248.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.48x = 121,082.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,082.50/325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.01

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