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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.62, 488.39 and 106.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.62, 488.39 and 106.26 is: 159.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.62 : 488.39 = 106.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.62/488.39 = 106.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.62x = 488.39 × 106.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.62x = 51,893.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,893.96/325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.37

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