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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.58, 482.10 and 218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.58, 482.10 and 218.58 is: 327.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.58 : 482.10 = 218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.58/482.10 = 218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.58x = 482.10 × 218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.58x = 105,377.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,377.03/321.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.68

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