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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.01, 441.72 and 216.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.01, 441.72 and 216.57 is: 298.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.01 : 441.72 = 216.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.01/441.72 = 216.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.01x = 441.72 × 216.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.01x = 95,663.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,663.30/320.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.94

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