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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.38, 441.93 and 204.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.38, 441.93 and 204.01 is: 281.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.38 : 441.93 = 204.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.38/441.93 = 204.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.38x = 441.93 × 204.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.38x = 90,158.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,158.14/320.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.41

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