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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.70, 488.57 and 82.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.70, 488.57 and 82.23 is: 123.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.70 : 488.57 = 82.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.70/488.57 = 82.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.70x = 488.57 × 82.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.70x = 40,172.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,172.87/325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.34

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