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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.32, 484.48 and 218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.32, 484.48 and 218.82 is: 327.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.32 : 484.48 = 218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.32/484.48 = 218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.32x = 484.48 × 218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.32x = 106,013.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,013.91/323.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.89

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