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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.63, 488.37 and 152.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.63, 488.37 and 152.26 is: 228.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.63 : 488.37 = 152.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.63/488.37 = 152.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.63x = 488.37 × 152.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.63x = 74,359.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,359.22/325.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.35

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