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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.67, 442.37 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.67, 442.37 and 202.50 is: 279.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.67 : 442.37 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.67/442.37 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.67x = 442.37 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.67x = 89,580.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,580.43/320.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.35

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