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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.25, 442.09 and 203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.25, 442.09 and 203.82 is: 281.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.25 : 442.09 = 203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.25/442.09 = 203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.25x = 442.09 × 203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.25x = 90,104.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,104.06/320.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.35

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