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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.38, 483.37 and 212.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.38, 483.37 and 212.57 is: 318.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.38 : 483.37 = 212.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.38/483.37 = 212.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.38x = 483.37 × 212.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.38x = 102,751.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,751.54/322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.73

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