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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.72, 488.67 and 223.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.72, 488.67 and 223.03 is: 334.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.72 : 488.67 = 223.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.72/488.67 = 223.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.72x = 488.67 × 223.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.72x = 108,988.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,988.07/325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.61

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