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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.30, 441.99 and 187.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.30, 441.99 and 187.46 is: 258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.30 : 441.99 = 187.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.30/441.99 = 187.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.30x = 441.99 × 187.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.30x = 82,853.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,853.24/320.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.68

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