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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321, 442.74 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321, 442.74 and 203.04 is: 280.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321 : 442.74 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321/442.74 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321x = 442.74 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321x = 89,893.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,893.93/321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.04

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