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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.96, 492.92 and 213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.96, 492.92 and 213.20 is: 319.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.96 : 492.92 = 213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.96/492.92 = 213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.96x = 492.92 × 213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.96x = 105,090.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,090.54/328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.46

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