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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.14, 485.55 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.14, 485.55 and 214.11 is: 320.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.14 : 485.55 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.14/485.55 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.14x = 485.55 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.14x = 103,961.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,961.11/324.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.73

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