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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.71, 442.53 and 215.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.71, 442.53 and 215.97 is: 298.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.71 : 442.53 = 215.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.71/442.53 = 215.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.71x = 442.53 × 215.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.71x = 95,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,573.20/320.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.01

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