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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.45, 487.46 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.45, 487.46 and 209.52 is: 313.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.45 : 487.46 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.45/487.46 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.45x = 487.46 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.45x = 102,129.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,129.74/325.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.81

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