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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.30, 485.06 and 214.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.30, 485.06 and 214.97 is: 322.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.30 : 485.06 = 214.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.30/485.06 = 214.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.30x = 485.06 × 214.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.30x = 104,269.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,269.85/323.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.51

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