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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.64, 485.51 and 214.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.64, 485.51 and 214.65 is: 322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.64 : 485.51 = 214.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.64/485.51 = 214.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.64x = 485.51 × 214.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.64x = 104,213.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,213.65/323.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.00

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