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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.49, 480.20 and 217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.49, 480.20 and 217.62 is: 326.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.49 : 480.20 = 217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.49/480.20 = 217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.49x = 480.20 × 217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.49x = 104,500.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,500.04/320.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.06

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