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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.97, 488.78 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.97, 488.78 and 150.09 is: 225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.97 : 488.78 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.97/488.78 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.97x = 488.78 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.97x = 73,359.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,359.81/325.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.05

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