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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.74, 483.63 and 214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.74, 483.63 and 214.14 is: 320.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.74 : 483.63 = 214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.74/483.63 = 214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.74x = 483.63 × 214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.74x = 103,564.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,564.53/322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.89

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