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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.08, 492.42 and 218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.08, 492.42 and 218.10 is: 327.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.08 : 492.42 = 218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.08/492.42 = 218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.08x = 492.42 × 218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.08x = 107,396.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,396.80/328.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.35

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