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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.60, 491.16 and 219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.60, 491.16 and 219.16 is: 328.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.60 : 491.16 = 219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.60/491.16 = 219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.60x = 491.16 × 219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.60x = 107,642.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,642.63/327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.58

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