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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.84, 442.58 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.84, 442.58 and 204.32 is: 281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.84 : 442.58 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.84/442.58 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.84x = 442.58 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.84x = 90,427.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,427.95/320.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.85

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