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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.87, 488.64 and 109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.87, 488.64 and 109.38 is: 164.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.87 : 488.64 = 109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.87/488.64 = 109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.87x = 488.64 × 109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.87x = 53,447.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,447.44/325.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.01

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