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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.21, 441.96 and 203.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.21, 441.96 and 203.75 is: 281.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.21 : 441.96 = 203.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.21/441.96 = 203.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.21x = 441.96 × 203.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.21x = 90,049.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,049.35/320.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.22

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