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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.55, 442.17 and 210.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.55, 442.17 and 210.03 is: 289.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.55 : 442.17 = 210.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.55/442.17 = 210.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.55x = 442.17 × 210.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.55x = 92,868.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,868.97/320.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.72

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