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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.72, 488.64 and 210.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.72, 488.64 and 210.11 is: 315.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.72 : 488.64 = 210.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.72/488.64 = 210.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.72x = 488.64 × 210.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.72x = 102,668.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,668.15/325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.20

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