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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.22, 441.90 and 189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.22, 441.90 and 189.23 is: 261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.22 : 441.90 = 189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.22/441.90 = 189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.22x = 441.90 × 189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.22x = 83,618.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,618.53/320.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.13

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