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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.49, 488.43 and 209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.49, 488.43 and 209.84 is: 314.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.49 : 488.43 = 209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.49/488.43 = 209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.49x = 488.43 × 209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.49x = 102,492.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,492.15/325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.89

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