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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.16, 479.31 and 210.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.16, 479.31 and 210.59 is: 315.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.16 : 479.31 = 210.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.16/479.31 = 210.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.16x = 479.31 × 210.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.16x = 100,935.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,935.50/320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.27

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