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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.91, 442.84 and 196.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.91, 442.84 and 196.58 is: 271.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.91 : 442.84 = 196.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.91/442.84 = 196.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.91x = 442.84 × 196.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.91x = 87,053.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,053.49/320.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.27

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