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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.66, 442.83 and 210.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.66, 442.83 and 210.21 is: 290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.66 : 442.83 = 210.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.66/442.83 = 210.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.66x = 442.83 × 210.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.66x = 93,086.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,086.42/320.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.30

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