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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.72, 490.14 and 211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.72, 490.14 and 211.12 is: 316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.72 : 490.14 = 211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.72/490.14 = 211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.72x = 490.14 × 211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.72x = 103,478.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,478.36/326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.72

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