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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.84, 482.42 and 219.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.84, 482.42 and 219.14 is: 328.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.84 : 482.42 = 219.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.84/482.42 = 219.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.84x = 482.42 × 219.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.84x = 105,717.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,717.46/321.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.48

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