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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.90, 484.54 and 214.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.90, 484.54 and 214.76 is: 322.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.90 : 484.54 = 214.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.90/484.54 = 214.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.90x = 484.54 × 214.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.90x = 104,059.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,059.81/322.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.27

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