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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.64, 442.50 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.64, 442.50 and 210.18 is: 290.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.64 : 442.50 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.64/442.50 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.64x = 442.50 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.64x = 93,004.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,004.65/320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.06

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