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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.36, 488.46 and 210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.36, 488.46 and 210.50 is: 315.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.36 : 488.46 = 210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.36/488.46 = 210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.36x = 488.46 × 210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.36x = 102,822.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,822.05/326.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.06

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