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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.48, 492.72 and 214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.48, 492.72 and 214.24 is: 321.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.48 : 492.72 = 214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.48/492.72 = 214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.48x = 492.72 × 214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.48x = 105,560.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,560.33/328.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.36

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