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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.30, 480.57 and 217.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.30, 480.57 and 217.70 is: 326.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.30 : 480.57 = 217.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.30/480.57 = 217.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.30x = 480.57 × 217.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.30x = 104,620.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,620.09/320.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.63

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