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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.93, 483.30 and 218.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.93, 483.30 and 218.79 is: 328.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.93 : 483.30 = 218.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.93/483.30 = 218.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.93x = 483.30 × 218.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.93x = 105,741.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,741.21/321.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.46

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