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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.64, 481.85 and 213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.64, 481.85 and 213.20 is: 319.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.64 : 481.85 = 213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.64/481.85 = 213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.64x = 481.85 × 213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.64x = 102,729.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,729.55/321.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.40

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