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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.26, 479.74 and 233.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.26, 479.74 and 233.77 is: 350.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.26 : 479.74 = 233.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.26/479.74 = 233.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.26x = 479.74 × 233.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.26x = 112,147.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,147.65/320.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.18

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