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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.30, 441.89 and 209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.30, 441.89 and 209.84 is: 289.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.30 : 441.89 = 209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.30/441.89 = 209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.30x = 441.89 × 209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.30x = 92,722.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,722.94/320.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.49

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