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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.23, 486.78 and 209.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.23, 486.78 and 209.37 is: 313.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.23 : 486.78 = 209.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.23/486.78 = 209.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.23x = 486.78 × 209.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.23x = 101,918.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,918.17/325.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.38

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