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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.93, 486.90 and 216.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.93, 486.90 and 216.41 is: 325.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.93 : 486.90 = 216.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.93/486.90 = 216.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.93x = 486.90 × 216.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.93x = 105,370.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,370.03/323.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.29

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