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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.87, 487.27 and 217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.87, 487.27 and 217.32 is: 325.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.87 : 487.27 = 217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.87/487.27 = 217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.87x = 487.27 × 217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.87x = 105,893.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,893.52/324.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.96

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