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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.34, 442.28 and 208.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.34, 442.28 and 208.41 is: 287.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.34 : 442.28 = 208.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.34/442.28 = 208.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.34x = 442.28 × 208.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.34x = 92,174.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,174.53/320.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.74

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