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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.85, 442.81 and 196.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.85, 442.81 and 196.48 is: 271.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.85 : 442.81 = 196.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.85/442.81 = 196.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.85x = 442.81 × 196.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.85x = 87,003.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,003.31/320.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.17

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