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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.40, 442.80 and 237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.40, 442.80 and 237.78 is: 328.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.40 : 442.80 = 237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.40/442.80 = 237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.40x = 442.80 × 237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.40x = 105,288.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,288.98/320.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.62

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