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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.89, 486.77 and 215.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.89, 486.77 and 215.13 is: 322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.89 : 486.77 = 215.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.89/486.77 = 215.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.89x = 486.77 × 215.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.89x = 104,718.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,718.83/324.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.33

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