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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.27, 492.63 and 212.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.27, 492.63 and 212.43 is: 318.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.27 : 492.63 = 212.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.27/492.63 = 212.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.27x = 492.63 × 212.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.27x = 104,648.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,648.69/328.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.79

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