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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.16, 481.74 and 212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.16, 481.74 and 212.68 is: 319.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.16 : 481.74 = 212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.16/481.74 = 212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.16x = 481.74 × 212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.16x = 102,456.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,456.46/321.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.02

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