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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.78, 488.17 and 221.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.78, 488.17 and 221.53 is: 331.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.78 : 488.17 = 221.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.78/488.17 = 221.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.78x = 488.17 × 221.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.78x = 108,142.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,142.53/325.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.95

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