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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.36, 441.69 and 209.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.36, 441.69 and 209.66 is: 289.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.36 : 441.69 = 209.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.36/441.69 = 209.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.36x = 441.69 × 209.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.36x = 92,601.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,601.73/320.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.06

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