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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.82, 442.44 and 210.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.82, 442.44 and 210.26 is: 289.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.82 : 442.44 = 210.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.82/442.44 = 210.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.82x = 442.44 × 210.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.82x = 93,025.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,025.22/320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.96

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