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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.56, 442.38 and 209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.56, 442.38 and 209.80 is: 289.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.56 : 442.38 = 209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.56/442.38 = 209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.56x = 442.38 × 209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.56x = 92,811.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,811.32/320.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.53

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