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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.74, 488.48 and 106.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.74, 488.48 and 106.31 is: 159.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.74 : 488.48 = 106.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.74/488.48 = 106.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.74x = 488.48 × 106.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.74x = 51,927.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,927.73/325.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.42

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