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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.18, 482.96 and 214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.18, 482.96 and 214.04 is: 320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.18 : 482.96 = 214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.18/482.96 = 214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.18x = 482.96 × 214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.18x = 103,374.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,374.50/322.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.86

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