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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.82, 442.58 and 196.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.82, 442.58 and 196.43 is: 270.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.82 : 442.58 = 196.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.82/442.58 = 196.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.82x = 442.58 × 196.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.82x = 86,932.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,932.79/320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.97

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