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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.96, 442.96 and 210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.96, 442.96 and 210.50 is: 290.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.96 : 442.96 = 210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.96/442.96 = 210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.96x = 442.96 × 210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.96x = 93,243.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,243.08/320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.51

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