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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.16, 479.93 and 203.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.16, 479.93 and 203.09 is: 304.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.16 : 479.93 = 203.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.16/479.93 = 203.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.16x = 479.93 × 203.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.16x = 97,465.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,465.57/320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.43

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