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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.32, 442.04 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.32, 442.04 and 195.92 is: 270.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.32 : 442.04 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.32/442.04 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.32x = 442.04 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.32x = 86,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,604.48/320.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.37

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