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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.88, 480.81 and 218.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.88, 480.81 and 218.37 is: 327.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.88 : 480.81 = 218.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.88/480.81 = 218.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.88x = 480.81 × 218.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.88x = 104,994.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,994.48/320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.21

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