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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.41, 442.28 and 203.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.41, 442.28 and 203.97 is: 281.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.41 : 442.28 = 203.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.41/442.28 = 203.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.41x = 442.28 × 203.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.41x = 90,211.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,211.85/320.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.55

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