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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.72, 491.64 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.72, 491.64 and 212.16 is: 318.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.72 : 491.64 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.72/491.64 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.72x = 491.64 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.72x = 104,306.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,306.34/327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.28

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