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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.43, 441.95 and 208.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.43, 441.95 and 208.38 is: 287.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.43 : 441.95 = 208.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.43/441.95 = 208.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.43x = 441.95 × 208.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.43x = 92,092.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,092.50/320.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.40

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