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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.21, 484.61 and 214.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.21, 484.61 and 214.67 is: 321.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.21 : 484.61 = 214.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.21/484.61 = 214.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.21x = 484.61 × 214.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.21x = 104,027.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,027.73/323.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.86

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