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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.97, 492.24 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.97, 492.24 and 217.98 is: 327.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.97 : 492.24 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.97/492.24 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.97x = 492.24 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.97x = 107,298.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,298.48/327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.16

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