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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.88, 488.10 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.88, 488.10 and 181.28 is: 271.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.88 : 488.10 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.88/488.10 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.88x = 488.10 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.88x = 88,482.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,482.77/325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.52

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