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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.32, 442.15 and 241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.32, 442.15 and 241.86 is: 333.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.32 : 442.15 = 241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.32/442.15 = 241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.32x = 442.15 × 241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.32x = 106,938.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,938.40/320.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.85

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