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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.88, 488.82 and 245.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.88, 488.82 and 245.69 is: 368.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.88 : 488.82 = 245.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.88/488.82 = 245.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.88x = 488.82 × 245.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.88x = 120,098.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,098.19/325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.54

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