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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.33, 441.98 and 189.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.33, 441.98 and 189.38 is: 261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.33 : 441.98 = 189.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.33/441.98 = 189.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.33x = 441.98 × 189.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.33x = 83,701.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,701.23/320.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.30

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