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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321, 442.95 and 203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321, 442.95 and 203.01 is: 280.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321 : 442.95 = 203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321/442.95 = 203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321x = 442.95 × 203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321x = 89,923.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,923.28/321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.13

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