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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.38, 490.84 and 212.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.38, 490.84 and 212.54 is: 318.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.38 : 490.84 = 212.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.38/490.84 = 212.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.38x = 490.84 × 212.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.38x = 104,320.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,320.15/327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.66

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