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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.99, 485.14 and 213.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.99, 485.14 and 213.46 is: 320.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.99 : 485.14 = 213.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.99/485.14 = 213.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.99x = 485.14 × 213.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.99x = 103,557.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,557.98/322.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.62

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