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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.22, 441.78 and 209.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.22, 441.78 and 209.75 is: 289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.22 : 441.78 = 209.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.22/441.78 = 209.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.22x = 441.78 × 209.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.22x = 92,664.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,664.98/320.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.38

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