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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.09, 479.86 and 217.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.09, 479.86 and 217.49 is: 326.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.09 : 479.86 = 217.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.09/479.86 = 217.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.09x = 479.86 × 217.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.09x = 104,361.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,361.81/320.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.04

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