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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.99, 481.15 and 218.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.99, 481.15 and 218.27 is: 327.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.99 : 481.15 = 218.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.99/481.15 = 218.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.99x = 481.15 × 218.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.99x = 105,020.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,020.61/320.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.18

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