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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.74, 490.56 and 216.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.74, 490.56 and 216.73 is: 325.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.74 : 490.56 = 216.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.74/490.56 = 216.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.74x = 490.56 × 216.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.74x = 106,315.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,315.53/326.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.39

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