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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.76, 490.12 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.76, 490.12 and 218.48 is: 327.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.76 : 490.12 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.76/490.12 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.76x = 490.12 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.76x = 107,081.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,081.42/326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.71

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