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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.48, 482.64 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.48, 482.64 and 211.80 is: 317.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.48 : 482.64 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.48/482.64 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.48x = 482.64 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.48x = 102,223.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,223.15/321.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.98

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