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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.52, 442.89 and 250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.52, 442.89 and 250.76 is: 346.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.52 : 442.89 = 250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.52/442.89 = 250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.52x = 442.89 × 250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.52x = 111,059.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,059.10/320.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.50

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