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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.13, 442.35 and 250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.13, 442.35 and 250.38 is: 345.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.13 : 442.35 = 250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.13/442.35 = 250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.13x = 442.35 × 250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.13x = 110,755.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,755.59/320.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.97

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