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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.22, 480.63 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.22, 480.63 and 232.74 is: 349.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.22 : 480.63 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.22/480.63 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.22x = 480.63 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.22x = 111,861.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,861.83/320.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.33

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