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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.38, 485.08 and 215.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.38, 485.08 and 215.38 is: 323.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.38 : 485.08 = 215.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.38/485.08 = 215.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.38x = 485.08 × 215.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.38x = 104,476.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,476.53/323.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.08

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