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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.94, 443.10 and 202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.94, 443.10 and 202.96 is: 280.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.94 : 443.10 = 202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.94/443.10 = 202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.94x = 443.10 × 202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.94x = 89,929.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,929.36/320.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.21

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