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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.29, 483.45 and 212.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.29, 483.45 and 212.82 is: 319.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.29 : 483.45 = 212.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.29/483.45 = 212.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.29x = 483.45 × 212.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.29x = 102,887.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,887.83/322.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.24

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