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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.60, 490.92 and 219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.60, 490.92 and 219.36 is: 328.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.60 : 490.92 = 219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.60/490.92 = 219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.60x = 490.92 × 219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.60x = 107,688.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,688.21/327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.72

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