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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.71, 442.53 and 196.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.71, 442.53 and 196.37 is: 270.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.71 : 442.53 = 196.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.71/442.53 = 196.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.71x = 442.53 × 196.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.71x = 86,900.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,900.72/320.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.97

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