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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.13, 441.48 and 213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.13, 441.48 and 213.60 is: 294.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.13 : 441.48 = 213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.13/441.48 = 213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.13x = 441.48 × 213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.13x = 94,298.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,298.87/320.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.57

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