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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.23, 482.31 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.23, 482.31 and 212.64 is: 318.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.23 : 482.31 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.23/482.31 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.23x = 482.31 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.23x = 102,558.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,558.40/322.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.28

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