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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.16, 489.48 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.16, 489.48 and 218.08 is: 327.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.16 : 489.48 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.16/489.48 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.16x = 489.48 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.16x = 106,745.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,745.80/326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.28

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