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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.70, 442.29 and 250.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.70, 442.29 and 250.65 is: 345.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.70 : 442.29 = 250.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.70/442.29 = 250.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.70x = 442.29 × 250.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.70x = 110,859.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,859.99/320.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.68

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