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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.81, 482.71 and 218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.81, 482.71 and 218.84 is: 328.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.81 : 482.71 = 218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.81/482.71 = 218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.81x = 482.71 × 218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.81x = 105,636.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,636.26/321.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.26

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