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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.80, 442.86 and 210.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.80, 442.86 and 210.28 is: 290.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.80 : 442.86 = 210.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.80/442.86 = 210.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.80x = 442.86 × 210.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.80x = 93,124.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,124.60/320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.29

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