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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.47, 485.21 and 215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.47, 485.21 and 215.34 is: 323.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.47 : 485.21 = 215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.47/485.21 = 215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.47x = 485.21 × 215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.47x = 104,485.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,485.12/323.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.01

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