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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.19, 483.69 and 218.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.19, 483.69 and 218.42 is: 327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.19 : 483.69 = 218.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.19/483.69 = 218.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.19x = 483.69 × 218.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.19x = 105,647.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,647.57/322.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.90

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