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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.58, 488.64 and 245.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.58, 488.64 and 245.39 is: 368.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.58 : 488.64 = 245.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.58/488.64 = 245.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.58x = 488.64 × 245.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.58x = 119,907.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,907.37/325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.29

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