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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.29, 441.99 and 195.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.29, 441.99 and 195.95 is: 270.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.29 : 441.99 = 195.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.29/441.99 = 195.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.29x = 441.99 × 195.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.29x = 86,607.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,607.94/320.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.40

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