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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.40, 441.96 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.40, 441.96 and 232.92 is: 321.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.40 : 441.96 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.40/441.96 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.40x = 441.96 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.40x = 102,941.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,941.32/320.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.29

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