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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.14, 441.68 and 209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.14, 441.68 and 209.68 is: 289.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.14 : 441.68 = 209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.14/441.68 = 209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.14x = 441.68 × 209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.14x = 92,611.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,611.46/320.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.28

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