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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.92, 481.93 and 219.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.92, 481.93 and 219.03 is: 327.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.92 : 481.93 = 219.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.92/481.93 = 219.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.92x = 481.93 × 219.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.92x = 105,553.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,553.62/321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.89

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