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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.05, 441.66 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.05, 441.66 and 203.50 is: 280.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.05 : 441.66 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.05/441.66 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.05x = 441.66 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.05x = 89,877.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,877.81/320.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.82

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