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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.77, 442.44 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.77, 442.44 and 196.44 is: 270.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.77 : 442.44 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.77/442.44 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.77x = 442.44 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.77x = 86,912.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,912.91/320.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.95

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