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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.03, 485.67 and 214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.03, 485.67 and 214.26 is: 321.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.03 : 485.67 = 214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.03/485.67 = 214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.03x = 485.67 × 214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.03x = 104,059.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,059.65/324.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.14

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