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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.96, 442.86 and 202.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.96, 442.86 and 202.97 is: 280.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.96 : 442.86 = 202.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.96/442.86 = 202.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.96x = 442.86 × 202.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.96x = 89,887.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,887.29/320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.06

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