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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.22, 489.94 and 217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.22, 489.94 and 217.20 is: 325.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.22 : 489.94 = 217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.22/489.94 = 217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.22x = 489.94 × 217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.22x = 106,414.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,414.97/327.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.21

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