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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.60, 442.14 and 202.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.60, 442.14 and 202.58 is: 279.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.60 : 442.14 = 202.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.60/442.14 = 202.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.60x = 442.14 × 202.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.60x = 89,568.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,568.72/320.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.38

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