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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.95, 488.34 and 152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.95, 488.34 and 152.34 is: 228.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.95 : 488.34 = 152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.95/488.34 = 152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.95x = 488.34 × 152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.95x = 74,393.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,393.72/325.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.24

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