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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.07, 488.30 and 210.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.07, 488.30 and 210.51 is: 315.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.07 : 488.30 = 210.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.07/488.30 = 210.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.07x = 488.30 × 210.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.07x = 102,790.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,790.98/326.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.24

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