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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.71, 483.85 and 214.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.71, 483.85 and 214.17 is: 321.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.71 : 483.85 = 214.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.71/483.85 = 214.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.71x = 483.85 × 214.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.71x = 103,626.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,626.15/322.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.11

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