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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.01, 487.65 and 217.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.01, 487.65 and 217.01 is: 325.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.01 : 487.65 = 217.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.01/487.65 = 217.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.01x = 487.65 × 217.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.01x = 105,824.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,824.93/325.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.61

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