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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.44, 442.20 and 204.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.44, 442.20 and 204.07 is: 281.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.44 : 442.20 = 204.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.44/442.20 = 204.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.44x = 442.20 × 204.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.44x = 90,239.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,239.41/320.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.61

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