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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219, 326.96 and 217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219, 326.96 and 217.48 is: 324.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219 : 326.96 = 217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219/326.96 = 217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219x = 326.96 × 217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219x = 71,107.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,107.26/219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.69

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