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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.08, 441.36 and 237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.08, 441.36 and 237.08 is: 326.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.08 : 441.36 = 237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.08/441.36 = 237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.08x = 441.36 × 237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.08x = 104,637.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,637.63/320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.91

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