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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.64, 441.76 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.64, 441.76 and 204 is: 281.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.64 : 441.76 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.64/441.76 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.64x = 441.76 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.64x = 90,119.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,119.04/320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.06

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