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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.82, 488.39 and 109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.82, 488.39 and 109.32 is: 163.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.82 : 488.39 = 109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.82/488.39 = 109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.82x = 488.39 × 109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.82x = 53,390.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,390.25/325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.87

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