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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.88, 442.62 and 204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.88, 442.62 and 204.51 is: 282.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.88 : 442.62 = 204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.88/442.62 = 204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.88x = 442.62 × 204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.88x = 90,520.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,520.22/320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.10

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