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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.40, 481.26 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.40, 481.26 and 217.86 is: 327.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.40 : 481.26 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.40/481.26 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.40x = 481.26 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.40x = 104,847.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,847.30/320.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.24

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