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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.31, 442.07 and 208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.31, 442.07 and 208.24 is: 287.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.31 : 442.07 = 208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.31/442.07 = 208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.31x = 442.07 × 208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.31x = 92,056.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,056.66/320.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.40

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