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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.56, 487.56 and 221.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.56, 487.56 and 221.25 is: 331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.56 : 487.56 = 221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.56/487.56 = 221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.56x = 487.56 × 221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.56x = 107,872.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,872.65/325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.34

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