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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.98, 488.07 and 217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.98, 488.07 and 217.80 is: 326.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.98 : 488.07 = 217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.98/488.07 = 217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.98x = 488.07 × 217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.98x = 106,301.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,301.65/325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.10

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