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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.61, 442.38 and 202.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.61, 442.38 and 202.59 is: 279.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.61 : 442.38 = 202.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.61/442.38 = 202.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.61x = 442.38 × 202.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.61x = 89,621.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,621.76/320.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.54

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