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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.79, 442.86 and 216.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.79, 442.86 and 216.03 is: 298.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.79 : 442.86 = 216.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.79/442.86 = 216.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.79x = 442.86 × 216.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.79x = 95,671.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,671.05/320.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.24

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