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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.18, 489.69 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.18, 489.69 and 218.22 is: 326.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.18 : 489.69 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.18/489.69 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.18x = 489.69 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.18x = 106,860.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,860.15/327.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.61

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