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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.64, 442.44 and 204.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.64, 442.44 and 204.36 is: 281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.64 : 442.44 = 204.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.64/442.44 = 204.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.64x = 442.44 × 204.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.64x = 90,417.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,417.04/320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.99

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