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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 486.80 and 209.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 486.80 and 209.66 is: 313.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 486.80 = 209.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/486.80 = 209.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 486.80 × 209.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 102,062.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,062.49/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.96

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