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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.70, 488.62 and 152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.70, 488.62 and 152.24 is: 228.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.70 : 488.62 = 152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.70/488.62 = 152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.70x = 488.62 × 152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.70x = 74,387.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,387.51/325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.39

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