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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.86, 491.10 and 211.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.86, 491.10 and 211.36 is: 317.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.86 : 491.10 = 211.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.86/491.10 = 211.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.86x = 491.10 × 211.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.86x = 103,798.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,798.90/326.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.56

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