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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.50, 488.41 and 248.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.50, 488.41 and 248.95 is: 373.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.50 : 488.41 = 248.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.50/488.41 = 248.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.50x = 488.41 × 248.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.50x = 121,589.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,589.67/325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.55

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