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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.29, 441.96 and 202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.29, 441.96 and 202.22 is: 279.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.29 : 441.96 = 202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.29/441.96 = 202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.29x = 441.96 × 202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.29x = 89,373.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,373.94/320.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.04

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