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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.72, 442.62 and 202.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.72, 442.62 and 202.73 is: 279.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.72 : 442.62 = 202.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.72/442.62 = 202.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.72x = 442.62 × 202.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.72x = 89,730.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,730.14/320.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.78

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