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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.40, 442.08 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.40, 442.08 and 233.52 is: 322.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.40 : 442.08 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.40/442.08 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.40x = 442.08 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.40x = 103,234.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,234.52/320.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.21

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