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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.73, 490.37 and 216.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.73, 490.37 and 216.74 is: 325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.73 : 490.37 = 216.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.73/490.37 = 216.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.73x = 490.37 × 216.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.73x = 106,279.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,279.26/326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.28

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