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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.72, 442.24 and 210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.72, 442.24 and 210.24 is: 289.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.72 : 442.24 = 210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.72/442.24 = 210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.72x = 442.24 × 210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.72x = 92,976.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,976.54/320.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.90

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