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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.13, 479.51 and 216.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.13, 479.51 and 216.85 is: 324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.13 : 479.51 = 216.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.13/479.51 = 216.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.13x = 479.51 × 216.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.13x = 103,979.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,979.46/320.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.80

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