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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.49, 487.87 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.49, 487.87 and 154.13 is: 231.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.49 : 487.87 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.49/487.87 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.49x = 487.87 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.49x = 75,192.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,192.58/325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.02

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