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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.72, 442.60 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.72, 442.60 and 196.44 is: 271.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.72 : 442.60 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.72/442.60 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.72x = 442.60 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.72x = 86,944.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,944.34/320.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.09

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