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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.68, 442.48 and 196.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.68, 442.48 and 196.24 is: 270.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.68 : 442.48 = 196.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.68/442.48 = 196.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.68x = 442.48 × 196.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.68x = 86,832.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,832.28/320.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.78

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