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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.95, 442.89 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.95, 442.89 and 204.50 is: 282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.95 : 442.89 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.95/442.89 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.95x = 442.89 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.95x = 90,571.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,571.01/320.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.20

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