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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.47, 441.98 and 237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.47, 441.98 and 237.44 is: 327.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.47 : 441.98 = 237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.47/441.98 = 237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.47x = 441.98 × 237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.47x = 104,943.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,943.73/320.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.47

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