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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.78, 482.67 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.78, 482.67 and 214.32 is: 321.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.78 : 482.67 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.78/482.67 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.78x = 482.67 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.78x = 103,445.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,445.83/321.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.48

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