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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.58, 490.16 and 216.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.58, 490.16 and 216.59 is: 325.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.58 : 490.16 = 216.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.58/490.16 = 216.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.58x = 490.16 × 216.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.58x = 106,160.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,160.22/326.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.07

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