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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.47, 488.48 and 217.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.47, 488.48 and 217.34 is: 326.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.47 : 488.48 = 217.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.47/488.48 = 217.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.47x = 488.48 × 217.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.47x = 106,162.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,162.71/325.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.18

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