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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.49, 441.18 and 237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.49, 441.18 and 237.33 is: 326.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.49 : 441.18 = 237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.49/441.18 = 237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.49x = 441.18 × 237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.49x = 104,705.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,705.25/320.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.70

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