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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.88, 482.31 and 219.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.88, 482.31 and 219.37 is: 328.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.88 : 482.31 = 219.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.88/482.31 = 219.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.88x = 482.31 × 219.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.88x = 105,804.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,804.34/321.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.71

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