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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.82, 488.26 and 315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.82, 488.26 and 315.96 is: 473.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.82 : 488.26 = 315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.82/488.26 = 315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.82x = 488.26 × 315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.82x = 154,270.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,270.63/325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.48

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