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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.99, 442.28 and 217.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.99, 442.28 and 217.31 is: 299.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.99 : 442.28 = 217.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.99/442.28 = 217.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.99x = 442.28 × 217.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.99x = 96,110.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,110.20/320.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.42

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