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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.68, 441 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.68, 441 and 203.20 is: 280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.68 : 441 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.68/441 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.68x = 441 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.68x = 89,611.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,611.20/319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.32

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