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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.58, 442.41 and 196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.58, 442.41 and 196.26 is: 270.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.58 : 442.41 = 196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.58/442.41 = 196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.58x = 442.41 × 196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.58x = 86,827.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,827.39/320.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.84

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