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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.88, 481.86 and 213.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.88, 481.86 and 213.40 is: 319.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.88 : 481.86 = 213.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.88/481.86 = 213.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.88x = 481.86 × 213.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.88x = 102,828.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,828.92/321.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.46

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