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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.82, 488.64 and 223.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.82, 488.64 and 223.09 is: 334.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.82 : 488.64 = 223.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.82/488.64 = 223.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.82x = 488.64 × 223.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.82x = 109,010.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,010.70/325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.57

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