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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.09, 484.92 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.09, 484.92 and 215.28 is: 322.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.09 : 484.92 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.09/484.92 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.09x = 484.92 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.09x = 104,393.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,393.58/324.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.11

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