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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.20, 488.04 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.20, 488.04 and 215.52 is: 323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.20 : 488.04 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.20/488.04 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.20x = 488.04 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.20x = 105,182.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,182.38/325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.44

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