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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.34, 442.19 and 209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.34, 442.19 and 209.84 is: 289.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.34 : 442.19 = 209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.34/442.19 = 209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.34x = 442.19 × 209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.34x = 92,788.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,788.10/320.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.66

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