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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.78, 490.86 and 219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.78, 490.86 and 219.24 is: 328.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.78 : 490.86 = 219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.78/490.86 = 219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.78x = 490.86 × 219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.78x = 107,616.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,616.15/327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.32

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