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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.46, 487.22 and 215.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.46, 487.22 and 215.56 is: 322.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.46 : 487.22 = 215.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.46/487.22 = 215.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.46x = 487.22 × 215.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.46x = 105,025.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,025.14/325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.70

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