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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.44, 442.34 and 196.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.44, 442.34 and 196.15 is: 270.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.44 : 442.34 = 196.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.44/442.34 = 196.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.44x = 442.34 × 196.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.44x = 86,764.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,764.99/320.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.77

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