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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.48, 488.94 and 197.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.48, 488.94 and 197.32 is: 296.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.48 : 488.94 = 197.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.48/488.94 = 197.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.48x = 488.94 × 197.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.48x = 96,477.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,477.64/325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.42

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