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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.56, 442.52 and 210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.56, 442.52 and 210.04 is: 289.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.56 : 442.52 = 210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.56/442.52 = 210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.56x = 442.52 × 210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.56x = 92,946.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,946.90/320.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.95

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