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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.70, 483.93 and 214.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.70, 483.93 and 214.34 is: 321.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.70 : 483.93 = 214.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.70/483.93 = 214.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.70x = 483.93 × 214.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.70x = 103,725.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,725.56/322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.43

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