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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.49, 487.69 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.49, 487.69 and 209.79 is: 314.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.49 : 487.69 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.49/487.69 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.49x = 487.69 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.49x = 102,311.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,311.96/325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.34

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