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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.57, 442.22 and 189.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.57, 442.22 and 189.35 is: 261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.57 : 442.22 = 189.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.57/442.22 = 189.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.57x = 442.22 × 189.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.57x = 83,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,731.20/320.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.20

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