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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.71, 484.06 and 214.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.71, 484.06 and 214.57 is: 321.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.71 : 484.06 = 214.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.71/484.06 = 214.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.71x = 484.06 × 214.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.71x = 103,864.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,864.75/322.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.85

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