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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.43, 441.99 and 202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.43, 441.99 and 202.44 is: 279.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.43 : 441.99 = 202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.43/441.99 = 202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.43x = 441.99 × 202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.43x = 89,476.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,476.46/320.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.24

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