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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.52, 483 and 213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.52, 483 and 213.52 is: 320.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.52 : 483 = 213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.52/483 = 213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.52x = 483 × 213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.52x = 103,130.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,130.16/321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.76

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