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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.24, 481.38 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.24, 481.38 and 212.64 is: 318.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.24 : 481.38 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.24/481.38 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.24x = 481.38 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.24x = 102,360.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,360.64/321.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.64

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