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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.69, 485.10 and 215.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.69, 485.10 and 215.37 is: 322.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.69 : 485.10 = 215.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.69/485.10 = 215.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.69x = 485.10 × 215.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.69x = 104,475.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,475.99/323.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.77

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