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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.69, 488.55 and 103.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.69, 488.55 and 103.29 is: 154.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.69 : 488.55 = 103.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.69/488.55 = 103.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.69x = 488.55 × 103.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.69x = 50,462.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,462.33/325.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.94

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