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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.10, 441.63 and 203.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.10, 441.63 and 203.73 is: 281.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.10 : 441.63 = 203.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.10/441.63 = 203.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.10x = 441.63 × 203.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.10x = 89,973.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,973.28/320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.08

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