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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.89, 488.88 and 109.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.89, 488.88 and 109.42 is: 164.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.89 : 488.88 = 109.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.89/488.88 = 109.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.89x = 488.88 × 109.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.89x = 53,492.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,492.03/325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.14

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