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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.72, 481.68 and 218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.72, 481.68 and 218.40 is: 326.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.72 : 481.68 = 218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.72/481.68 = 218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.72x = 481.68 × 218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.72x = 105,198.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,198.91/321.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.99

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