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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.70, 485.73 and 215.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.70, 485.73 and 215.55 is: 323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.70 : 485.73 = 215.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.70/485.73 = 215.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.70x = 485.73 × 215.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.70x = 104,699.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,699.10/323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.44

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