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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.47, 491.49 and 217.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.47, 491.49 and 217.49 is: 326.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.47 : 491.49 = 217.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.47/491.49 = 217.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.47x = 491.49 × 217.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.47x = 106,891.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,891.70/327.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.42

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