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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.95, 488.50 and 248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.95, 488.50 and 248.63 is: 372.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.95 : 488.50 = 248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.95/488.50 = 248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.95x = 488.50 × 248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.95x = 121,452.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,452.69/325.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.62

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