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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.89, 488.27 and 216.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.89, 488.27 and 216.13 is: 323.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.89 : 488.27 = 216.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.89/488.27 = 216.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.89x = 488.27 × 216.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.89x = 105,529.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,529.80/325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.82

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