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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.33, 481.40 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.33, 481.40 and 218.22 is: 327.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.33 : 481.40 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.33/481.40 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.33x = 481.40 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.33x = 105,050.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,050.02/320.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.95

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