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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322, 482.52 and 213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322, 482.52 and 213.52 is: 319.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322 : 482.52 = 213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322/482.52 = 213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322x = 482.52 × 213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322x = 103,027.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,027.67/322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.96

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