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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.56, 442.40 and 204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.56, 442.40 and 204.20 is: 281.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.56 : 442.40 = 204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.56/442.40 = 204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.56x = 442.40 × 204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.56x = 90,338.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,338.08/320.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.81

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