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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.60, 488.21 and 152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.60, 488.21 and 152.03 is: 227.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.60 : 488.21 = 152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.60/488.21 = 152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.60x = 488.21 × 152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.60x = 74,223.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,223.03/325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.96

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