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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.34, 441.96 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.34, 441.96 and 196.08 is: 270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.34 : 441.96 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.34/441.96 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.34x = 441.96 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.34x = 86,659.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,659.52/320.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.52

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