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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.59, 488.33 and 109.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.59, 488.33 and 109.11 is: 163.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.59 : 488.33 = 109.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.59/488.33 = 109.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.59x = 488.33 × 109.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.59x = 53,281.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,281.14/325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.64

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