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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.81, 484.01 and 214.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.81, 484.01 and 214.47 is: 321.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.81 : 484.01 = 214.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.81/484.01 = 214.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.81x = 484.01 × 214.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.81x = 103,807.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,807.37/322.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.57

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