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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.49, 485.34 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.49, 485.34 and 215.10 is: 322.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.49 : 485.34 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.49/485.34 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.49x = 485.34 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.49x = 104,396.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,396.63/323.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.72

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