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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.08, 441.38 and 215.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.08, 441.38 and 215.18 is: 296.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.08 : 441.38 = 215.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.08/441.38 = 215.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.08x = 441.38 × 215.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.08x = 94,976.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,976.15/320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.73

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