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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.34, 487.79 and 210.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.34, 487.79 and 210.03 is: 314.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.34 : 487.79 = 210.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.34/487.79 = 210.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.34x = 487.79 × 210.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.34x = 102,450.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,450.53/325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.90

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