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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.75, 488.69 and 154.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.75, 488.69 and 154.75 is: 232.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.75 : 488.69 = 154.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.75/488.69 = 154.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.75x = 488.69 × 154.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.75x = 75,624.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,624.78/325.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.16

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