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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.12, 482.08 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.12, 482.08 and 217.98 is: 327.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.12 : 482.08 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.12/482.08 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.12x = 482.08 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.12x = 105,083.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,083.80/321.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.24

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