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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.58, 442.47 and 204.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.58, 442.47 and 204.18 is: 281.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.58 : 442.47 = 204.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.58/442.47 = 204.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.58x = 442.47 × 204.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.58x = 90,343.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,343.52/320.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.81

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