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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.26, 486.86 and 215.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.26, 486.86 and 215.35 is: 322.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.26 : 486.86 = 215.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.26/486.86 = 215.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.26x = 486.86 × 215.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.26x = 104,843.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,843.01/325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.34

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