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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.35, 492.75 and 218.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.35, 492.75 and 218.79 is: 328.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.35 : 492.75 = 218.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.35/492.75 = 218.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.35x = 492.75 × 218.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.35x = 107,808.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,808.77/328.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.33

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