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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.89, 442.72 and 210.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.89, 442.72 and 210.43 is: 290.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.89 : 442.72 = 210.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.89/442.72 = 210.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.89x = 442.72 × 210.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.89x = 93,161.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,161.04/320.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.32

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