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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.96, 486 and 214.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.96, 486 and 214.34 is: 321.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.96 : 486 = 214.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.96/486 = 214.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.96x = 486 × 214.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.96x = 104,169.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,169.24/323.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.55

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