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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.93, 483.90 and 214.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.93, 483.90 and 214.41 is: 322.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.93 : 483.90 = 214.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.93/483.90 = 214.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.93x = 483.90 × 214.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.93x = 103,753.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,753.00/321.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.28

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