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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.46, 442.22 and 189.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.46, 442.22 and 189.51 is: 261.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.46 : 442.22 = 189.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.46/442.22 = 189.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.46x = 442.22 × 189.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.46x = 83,804.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,804.16/320.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.51

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