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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.59, 488.18 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.59, 488.18 and 152.16 is: 228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.59 : 488.18 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.59/488.18 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.59x = 488.18 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.59x = 74,280.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,280.71/325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.14

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