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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.53, 486.99 and 214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.53, 486.99 and 214.58 is: 322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.53 : 486.99 = 214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.53/486.99 = 214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.53x = 486.99 × 214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.53x = 104,498.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,498.31/324.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.00

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