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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.73, 480.99 and 218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.73, 480.99 and 218.07 is: 327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.73 : 480.99 = 218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.73/480.99 = 218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.73x = 480.99 × 218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.73x = 104,889.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,889.49/320.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.03

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