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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.07, 441.87 and 242.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.07, 441.87 and 242.31 is: 334.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.07 : 441.87 = 242.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.07/441.87 = 242.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.07x = 441.87 × 242.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.07x = 107,069.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,069.52/320.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.52

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