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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.84, 443.04 and 203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.84, 443.04 and 203 is: 280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.84 : 443.04 = 203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.84/443.04 = 203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.84x = 443.04 × 203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.84x = 89,937.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,937.12/320.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.32

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