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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.46, 442.45 and 215.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.46, 442.45 and 215.79 is: 297.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.46 : 442.45 = 215.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.46/442.45 = 215.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.46x = 442.45 × 215.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.46x = 95,476.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,476.29/320.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.94

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