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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.18, 481.26 and 212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.18, 481.26 and 212.66 is: 319.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.18 : 481.26 = 212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.18/481.26 = 212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.18x = 481.26 × 212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.18x = 102,344.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,344.75/320.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.65

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