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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.98, 483.50 and 210.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.98, 483.50 and 210.98 is: 316.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.98 : 483.50 = 210.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.98/483.50 = 210.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.98x = 483.50 × 210.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.98x = 102,005.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,005.36/321.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.81

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