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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.61, 480.06 and 210.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.61, 480.06 and 210.65 is: 315.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.61 : 480.06 = 210.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.61/480.06 = 210.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.61x = 480.06 × 210.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.61x = 101,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,122.24/320.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.41

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