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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.16, 442.08 and 237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.16, 442.08 and 237.36 is: 327.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.16 : 442.08 = 237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.16/442.08 = 237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.16x = 442.08 × 237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.16x = 104,932.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,932.11/320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.75

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