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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.92, 492.19 and 217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.92, 492.19 and 217.94 is: 327.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.92 : 492.19 = 217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.92/492.19 = 217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.92x = 492.19 × 217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.92x = 107,264.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,264.88/327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.11

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