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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.26, 441.81 and 202.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.26, 441.81 and 202.18 is: 278.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.26 : 441.81 = 202.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.26/441.81 = 202.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.26x = 441.81 × 202.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.26x = 89,325.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,325.15/320.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.91

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