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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.93, 489.91 and 211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.93, 489.91 and 211.30 is: 316.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.93 : 489.91 = 211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.93/489.91 = 211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.93x = 489.91 × 211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.93x = 103,516.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,516.23/326.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.64

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