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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.88, 490.07 and 211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.88, 490.07 and 211.46 is: 317.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.88 : 490.07 = 211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.88/490.07 = 211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.88x = 490.07 × 211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.88x = 103,626.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,626.69/326.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.02

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