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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.59, 493.01 and 213.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.59, 493.01 and 213.26 is: 319.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.59 : 493.01 = 213.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.59/493.01 = 213.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.59x = 493.01 × 213.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.59x = 105,135.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,135.78/328.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.96

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