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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.02, 441.88 and 238.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.02, 441.88 and 238.01 is: 328.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.02 : 441.88 = 238.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.02/441.88 = 238.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.02x = 441.88 × 238.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.02x = 105,169.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,169.05/320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.64

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