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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.63, 442.47 and 202.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.63, 442.47 and 202.64 is: 279.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.63 : 442.47 = 202.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.63/442.47 = 202.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.63x = 442.47 × 202.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.63x = 89,662.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,662.12/320.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.64

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