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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.02, 441.25 and 209.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.02, 441.25 and 209.45 is: 288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.02 : 441.25 = 209.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.02/441.25 = 209.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.02x = 441.25 × 209.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.02x = 92,420.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,420.39/320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.80

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