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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.76, 480.30 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.76, 480.30 and 218.22 is: 326.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.76 : 480.30 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.76/480.30 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.76x = 480.30 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.76x = 104,811.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,811.07/320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.76

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