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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.18, 441.92 and 209.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.18, 441.92 and 209.45 is: 289.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.18 : 441.92 = 209.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.18/441.92 = 209.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.18x = 441.92 × 209.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.18x = 92,559.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,559.10/320.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.08

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