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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.65, 488.45 and 82.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.65, 488.45 and 82.18 is: 123.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.65 : 488.45 = 82.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.65/488.45 = 82.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.65x = 488.45 × 82.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.65x = 40,139.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,139.81/325.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.26

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