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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.72, 488.48 and 109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.72, 488.48 and 109.24 is: 163.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.72 : 488.48 = 109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.72/488.48 = 109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.72x = 488.48 × 109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.72x = 53,361.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,361.56/325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.83

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