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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.79, 488.82 and 152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.79, 488.82 and 152.33 is: 228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.79 : 488.82 = 152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.79/488.82 = 152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.79x = 488.82 × 152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.79x = 74,461.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,461.95/325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.56

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