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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.22, 441.84 and 202.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.22, 441.84 and 202.26 is: 279.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.22 : 441.84 = 202.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.22/441.84 = 202.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.22x = 441.84 × 202.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.22x = 89,366.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,366.56/320.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.08

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