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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.72, 488.19 and 248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.72, 488.19 and 248.08 is: 371.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.72 : 488.19 = 248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.72/488.19 = 248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.72x = 488.19 × 248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.72x = 121,110.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,110.18/325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.82

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