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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.95, 491.38 and 217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.95, 491.38 and 217.62 is: 327.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.95 : 491.38 = 217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.95/491.38 = 217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.95x = 491.38 × 217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.95x = 106,933.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,933.57/326.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.07

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