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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.58, 488.27 and 195.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.58, 488.27 and 195.47 is: 293.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.58 : 488.27 = 195.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.58/488.27 = 195.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.58x = 488.27 × 195.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.58x = 95,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,438.72/325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.14

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