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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.20, 441.70 and 216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.20, 441.70 and 216.52 is: 298.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.20 : 441.70 = 216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.20/441.70 = 216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.20x = 441.70 × 216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.20x = 95,636.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,636.88/320.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.68

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