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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.41, 484.56 and 214.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.41, 484.56 and 214.95 is: 323.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.41 : 484.56 = 214.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.41/484.56 = 214.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.41x = 484.56 × 214.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.41x = 104,156.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,156.17/322.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.06

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