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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.63, 488.19 and 210.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.63, 488.19 and 210.21 is: 315.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.63 : 488.19 = 210.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.63/488.19 = 210.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.63x = 488.19 × 210.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.63x = 102,622.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,622.42/325.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.15

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