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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.99, 489.30 and 215.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.99, 489.30 and 215.42 is: 322.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.99 : 489.30 = 215.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.99/489.30 = 215.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.99x = 489.30 × 215.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.99x = 105,403.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,403.61/326.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.35

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