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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.12, 441.74 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.12, 441.74 and 203.64 is: 281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.12 : 441.74 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.12/441.74 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.12x = 441.74 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.12x = 89,955.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,955.93/320.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.01

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