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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.62, 489.30 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.62, 489.30 and 218.44 is: 327.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.62 : 489.30 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.62/489.30 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.62x = 489.30 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.62x = 106,882.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,882.69/326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.24

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