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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.21, 492.49 and 327.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.21, 492.49 and 327.18 is: 490.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.21 : 492.49 = 327.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.21/492.49 = 327.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.21x = 492.49 × 327.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.21x = 161,132.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,132.88/328.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.94

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