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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.34, 480.75 and 238.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.34, 480.75 and 238.26 is: 357.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.34 : 480.75 = 238.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.34/480.75 = 238.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.34x = 480.75 × 238.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.34x = 114,542.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,542.30/320.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.56

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