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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.36, 441.40 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.36, 441.40 and 232.88 is: 320.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.36 : 441.40 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.36/441.40 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.36x = 441.40 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.36x = 102,793.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,793.23/320.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.87

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