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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.20, 441.78 and 203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.20, 441.78 and 203.56 is: 280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.20 : 441.78 = 203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.20/441.78 = 203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.20x = 441.78 × 203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.20x = 89,928.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,928.74/320.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.85

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