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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.40, 487.68 and 217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.40, 487.68 and 217.28 is: 325.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.40 : 487.68 = 217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.40/487.68 = 217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.40x = 487.68 × 217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.40x = 105,963.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,963.11/325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.64

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