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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.82, 488.73 and 82.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.82, 488.73 and 82.35 is: 123.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.82 : 488.73 = 82.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.82/488.73 = 82.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.82x = 488.73 × 82.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.82x = 40,246.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,246.92/325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.53

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