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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.58, 488.36 and 82.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.58, 488.36 and 82.11 is: 123.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.58 : 488.36 = 82.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.58/488.36 = 82.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.58x = 488.36 × 82.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.58x = 40,099.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,099.44/325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.16

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