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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.53, 442.57 and 196.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.53, 442.57 and 196.36 is: 271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.53 : 442.57 = 196.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.53/442.57 = 196.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.53x = 442.57 × 196.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.53x = 86,903.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,903.84/320.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.12

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