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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.48, 442.56 and 203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.48, 442.56 and 203.84 is: 281.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.48 : 442.56 = 203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.48/442.56 = 203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.48x = 442.56 × 203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.48x = 90,211.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,211.43/320.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.49

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