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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.09, 489.89 and 216.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.09, 489.89 and 216.47 is: 325.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.09 : 489.89 = 216.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.09/489.89 = 216.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.09x = 489.89 × 216.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.09x = 106,048.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,048.25/326.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.21

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