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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.26, 491.36 and 218.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.26, 491.36 and 218.36 is: 326.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.26 : 491.36 = 218.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.26/491.36 = 218.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.26x = 491.36 × 218.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.26x = 107,289.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,289.82/328.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.84

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