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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.92, 442.74 and 204.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.92, 442.74 and 204.46 is: 282.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.92 : 442.74 = 204.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.92/442.74 = 204.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.92x = 442.74 × 204.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.92x = 90,522.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,522.62/320.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.07

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