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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 487.17 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 487.17 and 215.52 is: 322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 487.17 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/487.17 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 487.17 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 104,994.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,994.88/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.98

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