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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.46, 486 and 216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.46, 486 and 216.14 is: 324.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.46 : 486 = 216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.46/486 = 216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.46x = 486 × 216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.46x = 105,041.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,041.61/323.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.74

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