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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.24, 482.87 and 213.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.24, 482.87 and 213.64 is: 320.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.24 : 482.87 = 213.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.24/482.87 = 213.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.24x = 482.87 × 213.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.24x = 103,160.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,160.35/322.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.14

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