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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.54, 480.45 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.54, 480.45 and 233.78 is: 350.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.54 : 480.45 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.54/480.45 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.54x = 480.45 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.54x = 112,319.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,319.60/320.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.41

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