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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.09, 441.95 and 237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.09, 441.95 and 237.38 is: 327.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.09 : 441.95 = 237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.09/441.95 = 237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.09x = 441.95 × 237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.09x = 104,906.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,906.69/320.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.75

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