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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.28, 489.36 and 210.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.28, 489.36 and 210.36 is: 315.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.28 : 489.36 = 210.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.28/489.36 = 210.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.28x = 489.36 × 210.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.28x = 102,941.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,941.77/326.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.50

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