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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.16, 482 and 218.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.16, 482 and 218.96 is: 327.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.16 : 482 = 218.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.16/482 = 218.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.16x = 482 × 218.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.16x = 105,538.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,538.72/322.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.60

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