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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.49, 488.17 and 152.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.49, 488.17 and 152.00 is: 227.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.49 : 488.17 = 152.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.49/488.17 = 152.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.49x = 488.17 × 152.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.49x = 74,199.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,199.65/325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.96

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