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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.38, 479.88 and 217.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.38, 479.88 and 217.10 is: 325.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.38 : 479.88 = 217.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.38/479.88 = 217.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.38x = 479.88 × 217.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.38x = 104,181.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,181.95/320.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.18

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