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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.21, 442.00 and 202.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.21, 442.00 and 202.38 is: 279.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.21 : 442.00 = 202.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.21/442.00 = 202.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.21x = 442.00 × 202.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.21x = 89,451.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,451.97/320.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.35

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