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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.84, 490.33 and 219.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.84, 490.33 and 219.70 is: 328.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.84 : 490.33 = 219.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.84/490.33 = 219.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.84x = 490.33 × 219.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.84x = 107,725.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,725.50/327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.59

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