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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.80, 483.72 and 213.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.80, 483.72 and 213.04 is: 319.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.80 : 483.72 = 213.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.80/483.72 = 213.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.80x = 483.72 × 213.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.80x = 103,051.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,051.71/322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.24

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