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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.20, 441.64 and 237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.20, 441.64 and 237.31 is: 327.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.20 : 441.64 = 237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.20/441.64 = 237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.20x = 441.64 × 237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.20x = 104,805.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,805.59/320.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.31

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