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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.37, 487.86 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.37, 487.86 and 217.04 is: 325.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.37 : 487.86 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.37/487.86 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.37x = 487.86 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.37x = 105,881.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,881.88/325.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.42

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