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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.96, 492.87 and 213.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.96, 492.87 and 213.27 is: 319.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.96 : 492.87 = 213.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.96/492.87 = 213.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.96x = 492.87 × 213.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.96x = 105,115.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,115.12/328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.54

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