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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.61, 442.49 and 196.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.61, 442.49 and 196.29 is: 270.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.61 : 442.49 = 196.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.61/442.49 = 196.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.61x = 442.49 × 196.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.61x = 86,856.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,856.36/320.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.91

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