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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.67, 490.17 and 216.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.67, 490.17 and 216.71 is: 325.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.67 : 490.17 = 216.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.67/490.17 = 216.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.67x = 490.17 × 216.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.67x = 106,224.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,224.94/326.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.18

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