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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.20, 483.54 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.20, 483.54 and 212.52 is: 318.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.20 : 483.54 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.20/483.54 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.20x = 483.54 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.20x = 102,761.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,761.92/322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.94

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