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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.76, 491.02 and 219.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.76, 491.02 and 219.62 is: 329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.76 : 491.02 = 219.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.76/491.02 = 219.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.76x = 491.02 × 219.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.76x = 107,837.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,837.81/327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.01

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