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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.12, 490.40 and 218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.12, 490.40 and 218.64 is: 327.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.12 : 490.40 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.12/490.40 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.12x = 490.40 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.12x = 107,221.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,221.06/327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.77

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