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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.64, 481.84 and 218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.64, 481.84 and 218.64 is: 327.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.64 : 481.84 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.64/481.84 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.64x = 481.84 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.64x = 105,349.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,349.50/321.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.54

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