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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.48, 488.65 and 210.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.48, 488.65 and 210.63 is: 315.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.48 : 488.65 = 210.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.48/488.65 = 210.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.48x = 488.65 × 210.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.48x = 102,923.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,923.30/326.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.25

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