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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327, 490.02 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327, 490.02 and 218.52 is: 327.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 490.02 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/490.02 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 490.02 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 107,079.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,079.17/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.46

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