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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.22, 441.89 and 209.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.22, 441.89 and 209.63 is: 289.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.22 : 441.89 = 209.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.22/441.89 = 209.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.22x = 441.89 × 209.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.22x = 92,630.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,630.14/320.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.27

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