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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.01, 484.74 and 217.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.01, 484.74 and 217.71 is: 326.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.01 : 484.74 = 217.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.01/484.74 = 217.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.01x = 484.74 × 217.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.01x = 105,532.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,532.75/323.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.72

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