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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.32, 481.49 and 216.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.32, 481.49 and 216.82 is: 324.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.32 : 481.49 = 216.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.32/481.49 = 216.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.32x = 481.49 × 216.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.32x = 104,396.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,396.00/321.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.89

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