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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.66, 488.71 and 216.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.66, 488.71 and 216.10 is: 324.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.66 : 488.71 = 216.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.66/488.71 = 216.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.66x = 488.71 × 216.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.66x = 105,610.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,610.36/325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.29

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