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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.98, 488.34 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.98, 488.34 and 217.44 is: 325.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.98 : 488.34 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.98/488.34 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.98x = 488.34 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.98x = 106,184.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,184.65/325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.74

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