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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.48, 442.11 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.48, 442.11 and 210 is: 289.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.48 : 442.11 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.48/442.11 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.48x = 442.11 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.48x = 92,843.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,843.10/320.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.70

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