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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.96, 481.58 and 218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.96, 481.58 and 218.18 is: 327.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.96 : 481.58 = 218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.96/481.58 = 218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.96x = 481.58 × 218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.96x = 105,070.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,070.03/320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.36

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