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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.65, 488.07 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.65, 488.07 and 195.24 is: 292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.65 : 488.07 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.65/488.07 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.65x = 488.07 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.65x = 95,290.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,290.79/325.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.62

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