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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.04, 441.86 and 202.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.04, 441.86 and 202.18 is: 279.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.04 : 441.86 = 202.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.04/441.86 = 202.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.04x = 441.86 × 202.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.04x = 89,335.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,335.25/320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.14

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