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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.06, 441.22 and 209.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.06, 441.22 and 209.51 is: 288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.06 : 441.22 = 209.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.06/441.22 = 209.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.06x = 441.22 × 209.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.06x = 92,440.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,440.00/320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.82

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