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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.16, 487.09 and 215.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.16, 487.09 and 215.13 is: 322.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.16 : 487.09 = 215.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.16/487.09 = 215.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.16x = 487.09 × 215.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.16x = 104,787.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,787.79/325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.26

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