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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.16, 441.62 and 195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.16, 441.62 and 195.70 is: 269.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.16 : 441.62 = 195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.16/441.62 = 195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.16x = 441.62 × 195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.16x = 86,425.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,425.03/320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.94

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