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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.87, 442.59 and 210.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.87, 442.59 and 210.44 is: 290.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.87 : 442.59 = 210.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.87/442.59 = 210.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.87x = 442.59 × 210.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.87x = 93,138.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,138.64/320.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.27

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