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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.67, 482.05 and 211.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.67, 482.05 and 211.87 is: 317.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.67 : 482.05 = 211.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.67/482.05 = 211.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.67x = 482.05 × 211.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.67x = 102,130.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,130.09/321.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.50

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