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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.74, 489.54 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.74, 489.54 and 216.96 is: 325.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.74 : 489.54 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.74/489.54 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.74x = 489.54 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.74x = 106,210.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,210.60/326.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.06

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