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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.36, 489.96 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.36, 489.96 and 211.50 is: 316.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.36 : 489.96 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.36/489.96 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.36x = 489.96 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.36x = 103,626.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,626.54/327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.55

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