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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.32, 488.10 and 217.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.32, 488.10 and 217.88 is: 325.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.32 : 488.10 = 217.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.32/488.10 = 217.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.32x = 488.10 × 217.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.32x = 106,347.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,347.23/326.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.90

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