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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.06, 441.83 and 209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.06, 441.83 and 209.54 is: 289.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.06 : 441.83 = 209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.06/441.83 = 209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.06x = 441.83 × 209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.06x = 92,581.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,581.06/320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.26

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