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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.42, 442.38 and 215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.42, 442.38 and 215.66 is: 297.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.42 : 442.38 = 215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.42/442.38 = 215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.42x = 442.38 × 215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.42x = 95,403.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,403.67/320.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.75

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