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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.78, 484.17 and 215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.78, 484.17 and 215.32 is: 322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.78 : 484.17 = 215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.78/484.17 = 215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.78x = 484.17 × 215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.78x = 104,251.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,251.48/322.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.98

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