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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.82, 481.88 and 219.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.82, 481.88 and 219.31 is: 328.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.82 : 481.88 = 219.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.82/481.88 = 219.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.82x = 481.88 × 219.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.82x = 105,678.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,678.80/321.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.38

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