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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.90, 488.85 and 152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.90, 488.85 and 152.51 is: 228.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.90 : 488.85 = 152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.90/488.85 = 152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.90x = 488.85 × 152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.90x = 74,551.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,551.31/325.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.76

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