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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.54, 487.38 and 244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.54, 487.38 and 244.72 is: 366.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.54 : 487.38 = 244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.54/487.38 = 244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.54x = 487.38 × 244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.54x = 119,271.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,271.63/325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.38

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