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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.76, 482.07 and 218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.76, 482.07 and 218.70 is: 328.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.76 : 482.07 = 218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.76/482.07 = 218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.76x = 482.07 × 218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.76x = 105,428.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,428.71/320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.68

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