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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.19, 441.51 and 237.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.19, 441.51 and 237.45 is: 327.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.19 : 441.51 = 237.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.19/441.51 = 237.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.19x = 441.51 × 237.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.19x = 104,836.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,836.55/320.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.42

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