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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.47, 441.93 and 209.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.47, 441.93 and 209.75 is: 289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.47 : 441.93 = 209.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.47/441.93 = 209.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.47x = 441.93 × 209.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.47x = 92,694.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,694.82/320.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.25

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