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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.48, 490.14 and 218.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.48, 490.14 and 218.75 is: 328.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.48 : 490.14 = 218.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.48/490.14 = 218.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.48x = 490.14 × 218.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.48x = 107,215.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,215.67/326.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.40

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