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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.07, 441.63 and 203.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.07, 441.63 and 203.61 is: 280.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.07 : 441.63 = 203.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.07/441.63 = 203.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.07x = 441.63 × 203.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.07x = 89,920.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,920.28/320.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.94

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