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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.07, 487.16 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.07, 487.16 and 209.46 is: 313.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.07 : 487.16 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.07/487.16 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.07x = 487.16 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.07x = 102,040.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,040.53/325.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.90

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