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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.93, 485.40 and 215.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.93, 485.40 and 215.41 is: 323.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.93 : 485.40 = 215.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.93/485.40 = 215.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.93x = 485.40 × 215.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.93x = 104,560.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,560.01/322.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.79

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