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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.02, 487.89 and 220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.02, 487.89 and 220.98 is: 331.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.02 : 487.89 = 220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.02/487.89 = 220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.02x = 487.89 × 220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.02x = 107,813.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,813.93/325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.71

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