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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.64, 442.40 and 210.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.64, 442.40 and 210.10 is: 289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.64 : 442.40 = 210.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.64/442.40 = 210.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.64x = 442.40 × 210.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.64x = 92,948.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,948.24/320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.88

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