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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.41, 442.15 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.41, 442.15 and 196.08 is: 270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.41 : 442.15 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.41/442.15 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.41x = 442.15 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.41x = 86,696.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,696.77/320.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.58

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