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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.02, 441.12 and 242.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.02, 441.12 and 242.26 is: 333.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.02 : 441.12 = 242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.02/441.12 = 242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.02x = 441.12 × 242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.02x = 106,865.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,865.73/320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.93

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