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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 487.35 and 216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 487.35 and 216.54 is: 324.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 487.35 = 216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/487.35 = 216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 487.35 × 216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 105,530.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,530.77/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.63

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