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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.68, 488.04 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.68, 488.04 and 195.48 is: 292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.68 : 488.04 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.68/488.04 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.68x = 488.04 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.68x = 95,402.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,402.06/325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.93

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