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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.61, 442.93 and 210.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.61, 442.93 and 210.35 is: 290.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.61 : 442.93 = 210.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.61/442.93 = 210.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.61x = 442.93 × 210.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.61x = 93,167.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,167.58/320.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.59

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