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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.08, 441.56 and 232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.08, 441.56 and 232.72 is: 321.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.08 : 441.56 = 232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.08/441.56 = 232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.08x = 441.56 × 232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.08x = 102,759.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,759.84/320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.04

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