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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.33, 442.11 and 189.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.33, 442.11 and 189.41 is: 261.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.33 : 442.11 = 189.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.33/442.11 = 189.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.33x = 442.11 × 189.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.33x = 83,737.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,737.84/320.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.42

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