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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.50, 442.11 and 209.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.50, 442.11 and 209.95 is: 289.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.50 : 442.11 = 209.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.50/442.11 = 209.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.50x = 442.11 × 209.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.50x = 92,820.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,820.99/320.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.61

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