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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.40, 490.46 and 212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.40, 490.46 and 212.84 is: 318.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.40 : 490.46 = 212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.40/490.46 = 212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.40x = 490.46 × 212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.40x = 104,389.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,389.51/327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.84

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