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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 488.97 and 152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 488.97 and 152.58 is: 228.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 488.97 = 152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/488.97 = 152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 488.97 × 152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 74,607.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,607.04/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.91

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