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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.73, 442.62 and 196.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.73, 442.62 and 196.35 is: 270.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.73 : 442.62 = 196.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.73/442.62 = 196.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.73x = 442.62 × 196.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.73x = 86,908.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,908.44/320.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.97

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