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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.62, 442.32 and 210.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.62, 442.32 and 210.28 is: 290.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.62 : 442.32 = 210.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.62/442.32 = 210.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.62x = 442.32 × 210.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.62x = 93,011.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,011.05/320.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.10

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