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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.51, 487.84 and 248.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.51, 487.84 and 248.19 is: 371.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.51 : 487.84 = 248.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.51/487.84 = 248.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.51x = 487.84 × 248.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.51x = 121,077.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,077.01/325.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.96

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