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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.24, 490.82 and 219.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.24, 490.82 and 219.51 is: 329.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.24 : 490.82 = 219.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.24/490.82 = 219.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.24x = 490.82 × 219.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.24x = 107,738.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,738.80/327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.23

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