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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.49, 487.98 and 210.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.49, 487.98 and 210.15 is: 315.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.49 : 487.98 = 210.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.49/487.98 = 210.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.49x = 487.98 × 210.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.49x = 102,549.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,549.00/325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.07

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