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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.39, 442.16 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.39, 442.16 and 210.16 is: 290.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.39 : 442.16 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.39/442.16 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.39x = 442.16 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.39x = 92,923.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,923.29/320.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.03

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