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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.60, 442.32 and 204.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.60, 442.32 and 204.23 is: 281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.60 : 442.32 = 204.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.60/442.32 = 204.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.60x = 442.32 × 204.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.60x = 90,335.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,335.01/320.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.77

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