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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.57, 489.65 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.57, 489.65 and 218.16 is: 327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.57 : 489.65 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.57/489.65 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.57x = 489.65 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.57x = 106,820.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,820.95/326.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.10

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