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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.82, 482.36 and 210.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.82, 482.36 and 210.85 is: 316.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.82 : 482.36 = 210.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.82/482.36 = 210.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.82x = 482.36 × 210.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.82x = 101,703.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,703.24/321.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.03

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