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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.98, 488.85 and 109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.98, 488.85 and 109.50 is: 164.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.98 : 488.85 = 109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.98/488.85 = 109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.98x = 488.85 × 109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.98x = 53,529.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,529.08/325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.21

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