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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.18, 479.61 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.18, 479.61 and 238.14 is: 356.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.18 : 479.61 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.18/479.61 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.18x = 479.61 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.18x = 114,214.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,214.33/320.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.72

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