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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.58, 491.66 and 217.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.58, 491.66 and 217.59 is: 326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.58 : 491.66 = 217.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.58/491.66 = 217.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.58x = 491.66 × 217.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.58x = 106,980.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,980.30/327.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.58

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