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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.22, 489.62 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.22, 489.62 and 216.24 is: 324.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.22 : 489.62 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.22/489.62 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.22x = 489.62 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.22x = 105,875.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,875.43/326.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.55

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