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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.09, 442.06 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.09, 442.06 and 237.06 is: 327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.09 : 442.06 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.09/442.06 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.09x = 442.06 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.09x = 104,794.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,794.15/320.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.39

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