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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.60, 488.69 and 237.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.60, 488.69 and 237.82 is: 356.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.60 : 488.69 = 237.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.60/488.69 = 237.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.60x = 488.69 × 237.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.60x = 116,220.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,220.26/325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.94

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