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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.87, 487.58 and 214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.87, 487.58 and 214.86 is: 322.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.87 : 487.58 = 214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.87/487.58 = 214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.87x = 487.58 × 214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.87x = 104,761.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,761.44/324.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.47

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