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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.32, 484.61 and 212.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.32, 484.61 and 212.35 is: 318.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.32 : 484.61 = 212.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.32/484.61 = 212.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.32x = 484.61 × 212.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.32x = 102,904.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,904.51/323.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.28

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