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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.51, 480.80 and 234.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.51, 480.80 and 234.91 is: 352.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.51 : 480.80 = 234.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.51/480.80 = 234.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.51x = 480.80 × 234.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.51x = 112,944.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,944.59/320.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.39

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