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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.66, 487.52 and 248.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.66, 487.52 and 248.92 is: 372.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.66 : 487.52 = 248.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.66/487.52 = 248.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.66x = 487.52 × 248.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.66x = 121,353.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,353.48/325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.64

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