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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.38, 441.81 and 209.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.38, 441.81 and 209.62 is: 289.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.38 : 441.81 = 209.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.38/441.81 = 209.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.38x = 441.81 × 209.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.38x = 92,612.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,612.21/320.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.07

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