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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.24, 441.84 and 189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.24, 441.84 and 189.24 is: 261.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.24 : 441.84 = 189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.24/441.84 = 189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.24x = 441.84 × 189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.24x = 83,613.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,613.80/320.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.10

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