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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 483.06 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 483.06 and 218.25 is: 326.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 483.06 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/483.06 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 483.06 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 105,427.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,427.85/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.85

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