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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.38, 441.84 and 209.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.38, 441.84 and 209.86 is: 289.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.38 : 441.84 = 209.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.38/441.84 = 209.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.38x = 441.84 × 209.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.38x = 92,724.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,724.54/320.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.42

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