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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.73, 442.98 and 210.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.73, 442.98 and 210.69 is: 291.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.73 : 442.98 = 210.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.73/442.98 = 210.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.73x = 442.98 × 210.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.73x = 93,331.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,331.46/320.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.00

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