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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.95, 489.38 and 216.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.95, 489.38 and 216.29 is: 324.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.95 : 489.38 = 216.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.95/489.38 = 216.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.95x = 489.38 × 216.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.95x = 105,844.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,844.47/325.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.73

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