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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.66, 482 and 213.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.66, 482 and 213.22 is: 319.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.66 : 482 = 213.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.66/482 = 213.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.66x = 482 × 213.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.66x = 102,772.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,772.04/321.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.51

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