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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.57, 480.36 and 218.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.57, 480.36 and 218.51 is: 327.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.57 : 480.36 = 218.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.57/480.36 = 218.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.57x = 480.36 × 218.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.57x = 104,963.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,963.46/320.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.43

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