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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.19, 480 and 237.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.19, 480 and 237.57 is: 356.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.19 : 480 = 237.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.19/480 = 237.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.19x = 480 × 237.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.19x = 114,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,033.60/320.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.14

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