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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.62, 480.06 and 211.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.62, 480.06 and 211.06 is: 316.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.62 : 480.06 = 211.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.62/480.06 = 211.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.62x = 480.06 × 211.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.62x = 101,321.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,321.46/320.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.02

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