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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.16, 480.24 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.16, 480.24 and 211.68 is: 317.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.16 : 480.24 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.16/480.24 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.16x = 480.24 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.16x = 101,657.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,657.20/320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.52

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