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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 488.77 and 210.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 488.77 and 210.49 is: 315.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 488.77 = 210.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/488.77 = 210.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 488.77 × 210.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 102,881.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,881.20/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.66

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