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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.48, 482.43 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.48, 482.43 and 218.88 is: 328.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.48 : 482.43 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.48/482.43 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.48x = 482.43 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.48x = 105,594.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,594.28/321.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.46

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