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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.46, 483.83 and 219.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.46, 483.83 and 219.68 is: 329.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.46 : 483.83 = 219.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.46/483.83 = 219.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.46x = 483.83 × 219.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.46x = 106,287.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,287.77/322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.62

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