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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.98, 488.75 and 216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.98, 488.75 and 216.14 is: 324.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.98 : 488.75 = 216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.98/488.75 = 216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.98x = 488.75 × 216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.98x = 105,634.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,634.90/325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.05

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