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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.76, 488.03 and 217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.76, 488.03 and 217.62 is: 326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.76 : 488.03 = 217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.76/488.03 = 217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.76x = 488.03 × 217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.76x = 106,204.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,204.00/325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.02

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