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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.12, 442.12 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.12, 442.12 and 203.76 is: 281.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.12 : 442.12 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.12/442.12 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.12x = 442.12 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.12x = 90,086.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,086.37/320.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.41

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