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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.16, 441.52 and 215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.16, 441.52 and 215.24 is: 296.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.16 : 441.52 = 215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.16/441.52 = 215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.16x = 441.52 × 215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.16x = 95,032.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,032.76/320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.83

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