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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.13, 482.65 and 212.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.13, 482.65 and 212.38 is: 318.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.13 : 482.65 = 212.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.13/482.65 = 212.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.13x = 482.65 × 212.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.13x = 102,503.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,503.47/322.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.20

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