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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.77, 442.23 and 210.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.77, 442.23 and 210.07 is: 289.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.77 : 442.23 = 210.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.77/442.23 = 210.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.77x = 442.23 × 210.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.77x = 92,899.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,899.26/320.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.61

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