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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.17, 442.04 and 250.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.17, 442.04 and 250.11 is: 345.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.17 : 442.04 = 250.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.17/442.04 = 250.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.17x = 442.04 × 250.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.17x = 110,558.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,558.62/320.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.31

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