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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.82, 442.56 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.82, 442.56 and 196.38 is: 270.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.82 : 442.56 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.82/442.56 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.82x = 442.56 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.82x = 86,909.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,909.93/320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.90

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