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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.47, 483.98 and 214.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.47, 483.98 and 214.34 is: 321.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.47 : 483.98 = 214.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.47/483.98 = 214.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.47x = 483.98 × 214.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.47x = 103,732.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,732.78/322.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.68

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