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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.44, 441.84 and 209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.44, 441.84 and 209.92 is: 289.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.44 : 441.84 = 209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.44/441.84 = 209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.44x = 441.84 × 209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.44x = 92,751.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,751.05/320.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.45

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