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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.20, 479.61 and 233.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.20, 479.61 and 233.11 is: 349.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.20 : 479.61 = 233.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.20/479.61 = 233.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.20x = 479.61 × 233.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.20x = 111,801.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,801.89/320.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.16

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