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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.81, 489.00 and 311.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.81, 489.00 and 311.97 is: 468.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.81 : 489.00 = 311.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.81/489.00 = 311.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.81x = 489.00 × 311.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.81x = 152,552.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,552.14/325.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.23

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