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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.46, 481.92 and 218.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.46, 481.92 and 218.45 is: 327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.46 : 481.92 = 218.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.46/481.92 = 218.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.46x = 481.92 × 218.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.46x = 105,275.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,275.81/321.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.50

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