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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.74, 489.45 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.74, 489.45 and 244.32 is: 367.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.74 : 489.45 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.74/489.45 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.74x = 489.45 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.74x = 119,582.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,582.42/325.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.11

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