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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.16, 485.52 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.16, 485.52 and 215.44 is: 322.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.16 : 485.52 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.16/485.52 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.16x = 485.52 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.16x = 104,600.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,600.43/324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.68

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