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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.47, 483.03 and 213.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.47, 483.03 and 213.93 is: 320.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.47 : 483.03 = 213.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.47/483.03 = 213.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.47x = 483.03 × 213.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.47x = 103,334.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,334.61/322.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.45

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