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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.67, 442.70 and 210.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.67, 442.70 and 210.31 is: 290.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.67 : 442.70 = 210.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.67/442.70 = 210.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.67x = 442.70 × 210.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.67x = 93,102.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,102.87/320.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.34

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