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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.37, 487.82 and 209.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.37, 487.82 and 209.95 is: 314.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.37 : 487.82 = 209.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.37/487.82 = 209.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.37x = 487.82 × 209.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.37x = 102,417.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,417.11/325.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.77

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