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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.16, 488.70 and 217.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.16, 488.70 and 217.89 is: 326.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.16 : 488.70 = 217.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.16/488.70 = 217.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.16x = 488.70 × 217.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.16x = 106,482.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,482.84/326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.47

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