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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.36, 442.13 and 231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.36, 442.13 and 231.96 is: 320.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.36 : 442.13 = 231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.36/442.13 = 231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.36x = 442.13 × 231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.36x = 102,556.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,556.97/320.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.14

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