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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320, 441.44 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320, 441.44 and 232.80 is: 321.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320 : 441.44 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320/441.44 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320x = 441.44 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320x = 102,767.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,767.23/320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.15

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