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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.83, 488.74 and 82.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.83, 488.74 and 82.36 is: 123.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.83 : 488.74 = 82.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.83/488.74 = 82.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.83x = 488.74 × 82.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.83x = 40,252.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,252.63/325.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.54

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