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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.56, 488.29 and 106.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.56, 488.29 and 106.15 is: 159.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.56 : 488.29 = 106.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.56/488.29 = 106.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.56x = 488.29 × 106.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.56x = 51,831.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,831.98/325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.21

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