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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.64, 442.26 and 215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.64, 442.26 and 215.68 is: 297.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.64 : 442.26 = 215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.64/442.26 = 215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.64x = 442.26 × 215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.64x = 95,386.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,386.64/320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.49

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