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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.94, 480.30 and 218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.94, 480.30 and 218.10 is: 326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.94 : 480.30 = 218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.94/480.30 = 218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.94x = 480.30 × 218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.94x = 104,753.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,753.43/320.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.40

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