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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.01, 441.42 and 203.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.01, 441.42 and 203.57 is: 280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.01 : 441.42 = 203.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.01/441.42 = 203.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.01x = 441.42 × 203.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.01x = 89,859.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,859.87/320.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.80

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