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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.65, 487.71 and 248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.65, 487.71 and 248.52 is: 372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.65 : 487.71 = 248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.65/487.71 = 248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.65x = 487.71 × 248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.65x = 121,205.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,205.69/325.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.20

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