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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 488.90 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 488.90 and 103.52 is: 155.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 488.90 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/488.90 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 488.90 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 50,612.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,612.41/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.29

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