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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.37, 483.54 and 218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.37, 483.54 and 218.92 is: 328.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.37 : 483.54 = 218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.37/483.54 = 218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.37x = 483.54 × 218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.37x = 105,855.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,855.26/322.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.37

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