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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.48, 442.40 and 217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.48, 442.40 and 217.12 is: 299.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.48 : 442.40 = 217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.48/442.40 = 217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.48x = 442.40 × 217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.48x = 96,053.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,053.89/320.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.72

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