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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.86, 484.02 and 214.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.86, 484.02 and 214.41 is: 321.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.86 : 484.02 = 214.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.86/484.02 = 214.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.86x = 484.02 × 214.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.86x = 103,778.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,778.73/322.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.44

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