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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.46, 491.81 and 212.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.46, 491.81 and 212.27 is: 317.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.46 : 491.81 = 212.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.46/491.81 = 212.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.46x = 491.81 × 212.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.46x = 104,395.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,395.45/328.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.83

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