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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.70, 480.93 and 212.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.70, 480.93 and 212.34 is: 318.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.70 : 480.93 = 212.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.70/480.93 = 212.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.70x = 480.93 × 212.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.70x = 102,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,120.68/320.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.43

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