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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.77, 483.24 and 218.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.77, 483.24 and 218.43 is: 327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.77 : 483.24 = 218.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.77/483.24 = 218.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.77x = 483.24 × 218.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.77x = 105,554.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,554.11/322.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.03

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