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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.71, 481.30 and 211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.71, 481.30 and 211.02 is: 316.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.71 : 481.30 = 211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.71/481.30 = 211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.71x = 481.30 × 211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.71x = 101,563.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,563.40/320.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.69

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