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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.44, 320.02 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.44, 320.02 and 220.28 is: 303.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.44 : 320.02 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.44/320.02 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.44x = 320.02 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.44x = 70,494.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,494.01/232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.28

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