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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.48, 514.80 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.48, 514.80 and 325.20 is: 488.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.48 : 514.80 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.48/514.80 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.48x = 514.80 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.48x = 167,412.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,412.96/342.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.83

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