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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.88, 488.84 and 103.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.88, 488.84 and 103.56 is: 155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.88 : 488.84 = 103.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.88/488.84 = 103.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.88x = 488.84 × 103.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.88x = 50,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,626.56/325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.35

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