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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.53, 485.49 and 213.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.53, 485.49 and 213.58 is: 320.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.53 : 485.49 = 213.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.53/485.49 = 213.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.53x = 485.49 × 213.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.53x = 103,690.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,690.95/323.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.50

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