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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.74, 488.61 and 217.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.74, 488.61 and 217.47 is: 326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.74 : 488.61 = 217.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.74/488.61 = 217.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.74x = 488.61 × 217.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.74x = 106,258.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,258.02/325.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.21

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