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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.73, 490.32 and 217.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.73, 490.32 and 217.02 is: 325.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.73 : 490.32 = 217.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.73/490.32 = 217.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.73x = 490.32 × 217.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.73x = 106,409.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,409.25/326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.68

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