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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.20, 483 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.20, 483 and 213.96 is: 320.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.20 : 483 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.20/483 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.20x = 483 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.20x = 103,342.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,342.68/322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.74

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