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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.30, 441.93 and 215.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.30, 441.93 and 215.58 is: 297.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.30 : 441.93 = 215.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.30/441.93 = 215.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.30x = 441.93 × 215.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.30x = 95,271.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,271.27/320.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.45

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