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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.40, 488.96 and 211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.40, 488.96 and 211.84 is: 317.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.40 : 488.96 = 211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.40/488.96 = 211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.40x = 488.96 × 211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.40x = 103,581.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,581.29/326.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.34

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