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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.54, 442.28 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.54, 442.28 and 232.16 is: 320.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.54 : 442.28 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.54/442.28 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.54x = 442.28 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.54x = 102,676.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,676.35/320.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.32

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