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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.12, 441.56 and 215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.12, 441.56 and 215.25 is: 296.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.12 : 441.56 = 215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.12/441.56 = 215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.12x = 441.56 × 215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.12x = 95,044.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,044.71/320.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.91

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