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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.82, 484.92 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.82, 484.92 and 215.28 is: 322.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.82 : 484.92 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.82/484.92 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.82x = 484.92 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.82x = 104,393.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,393.58/323.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.38

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