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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.41, 486.06 and 215.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.41, 486.06 and 215.95 is: 324.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.41 : 486.06 = 215.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.41/486.06 = 215.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.41x = 486.06 × 215.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.41x = 104,964.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,964.66/323.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.56

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