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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.90, 489.12 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.90, 489.12 and 254.22 is: 381.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.90 : 489.12 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.90/489.12 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.90x = 489.12 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.90x = 124,341.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,341.64/325.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.53

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