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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.73, 491.82 and 218.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.73, 491.82 and 218.02 is: 327.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.73 : 491.82 = 218.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.73/491.82 = 218.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.73x = 491.82 × 218.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.73x = 107,226.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,226.60/327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.18

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