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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.82, 480.42 and 212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.82, 480.42 and 212.28 is: 317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.82 : 480.42 = 212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.82/480.42 = 212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.82x = 480.42 × 212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.82x = 101,983.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,983.56/320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.88

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