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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.66, 480.50 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.66, 480.50 and 212.22 is: 318.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.66 : 480.50 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.66/480.50 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.66x = 480.50 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.66x = 101,971.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,971.44/320.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.01

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