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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.14, 488 and 220.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.14, 488 and 220.77 is: 331.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.14 : 488 = 220.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.14/488 = 220.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.14x = 488 × 220.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.14x = 107,735.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,735.76/325.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.35

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