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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.04, 480.96 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.04, 480.96 and 218.08 is: 326.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.04 : 480.96 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.04/480.96 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.04x = 480.96 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.04x = 104,887.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,887.76/321.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.71

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