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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.17, 492.42 and 218.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.17, 492.42 and 218.21 is: 327.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.17 : 492.42 = 218.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.17/492.42 = 218.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.17x = 492.42 × 218.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.17x = 107,448.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,448.51/328.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.42

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