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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.20, 492.54 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.20, 492.54 and 218.52 is: 327.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.20 : 492.54 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.20/492.54 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.20x = 492.54 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.20x = 107,629.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,629.84/328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.94

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