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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.20, 483.75 and 212.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.20, 483.75 and 212.54 is: 319.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.20 : 483.75 = 212.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.20/483.75 = 212.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.20x = 483.75 × 212.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.20x = 102,813.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,813.81/322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.10

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