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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.05, 492.48 and 218.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.05, 492.48 and 218.43 is: 327.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.05 : 492.48 = 218.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.05/492.48 = 218.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.05x = 492.48 × 218.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.05x = 107,572.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,572.41/328.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.91

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