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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.30, 485.52 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.30, 485.52 and 215.88 is: 323.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.30 : 485.52 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.30/485.52 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.30x = 485.52 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.30x = 104,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,814.06/324.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.20

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