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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.39, 488.06 and 221.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.39, 488.06 and 221.93 is: 332.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.39 : 488.06 = 221.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.39/488.06 = 221.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.39x = 488.06 × 221.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.39x = 108,315.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,315.16/325.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.88

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