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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.68, 488.88 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.68, 488.88 and 197.52 is: 296.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.68 : 488.88 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.68/488.88 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.68x = 488.88 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.68x = 96,563.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,563.58/325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.50

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