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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.10, 441.32 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.10, 441.32 and 237.06 is: 326.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.10 : 441.32 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.10/441.32 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.10x = 441.32 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.10x = 104,619.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,619.32/320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.83

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