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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.50, 442.32 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.50, 442.32 and 204.04 is: 281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.50 : 442.32 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.50/442.32 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.50x = 442.32 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.50x = 90,250.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,250.97/320.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.59

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