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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.39, 482.36 and 213.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.39, 482.36 and 213.26 is: 320.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.39 : 482.36 = 213.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.39/482.36 = 213.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.39x = 482.36 × 213.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.39x = 102,864.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,864.62/321.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.06

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