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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.76, 488.22 and 243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.76, 488.22 and 243.96 is: 365.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.76 : 488.22 = 243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.76/488.22 = 243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.76x = 488.22 × 243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.76x = 119,106.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,106.15/325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.63

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