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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.48, 442.23 and 185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.48, 442.23 and 185.92 is: 256.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.48 : 442.23 = 185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.48/442.23 = 185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.48x = 442.23 × 185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.48x = 82,216.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,216.26/320.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.54

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