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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.50, 480.12 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.50, 480.12 and 210.52 is: 315.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.50 : 480.12 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.50/480.12 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.50x = 480.12 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.50x = 101,074.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,074.86/320.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.37

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