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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.04, 486.58 and 209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.04, 486.58 and 209.60 is: 313.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.04 : 486.58 = 209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.04/486.58 = 209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.04x = 486.58 × 209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.04x = 101,987.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,987.17/325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.77

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