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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.71, 487.89 and 209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.71, 487.89 and 209.84 is: 314.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.71 : 487.89 = 209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.71/487.89 = 209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.71x = 487.89 × 209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.71x = 102,376.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,376.40/325.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.32

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