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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.58, 483.60 and 214.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.58, 483.60 and 214.31 is: 321.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.58 : 483.60 = 214.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.58/483.60 = 214.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.58x = 483.60 × 214.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.58x = 103,642.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,642.33/322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.29

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