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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.36, 491.04 and 218.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.36, 491.04 and 218.37 is: 327.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.36 : 491.04 = 218.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.36/491.04 = 218.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.36x = 491.04 × 218.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.36x = 107,228.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,228.40/327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.56

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