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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.88, 488.83 and 109.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.88, 488.83 and 109.46 is: 164.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.88 : 488.83 = 109.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.88/488.83 = 109.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.88x = 488.83 × 109.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.88x = 53,507.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,507.33/325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.19

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