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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.33, 479.57 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.33, 479.57 and 238.92 is: 357.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.33 : 479.57 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.33/479.57 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.33x = 479.57 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.33x = 114,577.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,577.67/320.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.69

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