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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.05, 489.07 and 217.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.05, 489.07 and 217.07 is: 325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.05 : 489.07 = 217.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.05/489.07 = 217.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.05x = 489.07 × 217.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.05x = 106,158.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,158.89/326.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.60

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