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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.98, 488.79 and 244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.98, 488.79 and 244.67 is: 366.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.98 : 488.79 = 244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.98/488.79 = 244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.98x = 488.79 × 244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.98x = 119,589.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,589.81/325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.86

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