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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.84, 442.73 and 202.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.84, 442.73 and 202.77 is: 279.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.84 : 442.73 = 202.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.84/442.73 = 202.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.84x = 442.73 × 202.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.84x = 89,771.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,771.35/320.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.81

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