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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.16, 441.53 and 237.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.16, 441.53 and 237.47 is: 327.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.16 : 441.53 = 237.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.16/441.53 = 237.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.16x = 441.53 × 237.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.16x = 104,850.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,850.05/320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.49

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