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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.40, 442.39 and 196.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.40, 442.39 and 196.23 is: 270.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.40 : 442.39 = 196.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.40/442.39 = 196.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.40x = 442.39 × 196.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.40x = 86,809.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,809.15/320.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.94

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