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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.35, 441.97 and 203.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.35, 441.97 and 203.98 is: 281.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.35 : 441.97 = 203.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.35/441.97 = 203.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.35x = 441.97 × 203.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.35x = 90,153.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,153.04/320.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.42

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