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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.22, 441.84 and 203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.22, 441.84 and 203.72 is: 281.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.22 : 441.84 = 203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.22/441.84 = 203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.22x = 441.84 × 203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.22x = 90,010.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,010.71/320.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.09

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