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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.77, 488.77 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.77, 488.77 and 210.16 is: 315.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.77 : 488.77 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.77/488.77 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.77x = 488.77 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.77x = 102,718.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,718.81/325.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.31

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